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Alaska pollock vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and True morels?

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet True morels are higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Manganese, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 145% more.
  • Alaska pollock has 20 times more Selenium than True morels. While Alaska pollock has 44.1µg of Selenium, True morels have only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in True morels are lower.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mushrooms, morel, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
5
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5
True morels
True morels
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains more Magnesium +326.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Selenium +1904.5%
Contains more Iron +2075%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +256.1%
Contains more Copper +941.7%
Contains more Manganese +3161.1%
Equal in Potassium - 411
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
True morels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains more Magnesium +326.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Selenium +1904.5%
Contains more Iron +2075%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +256.1%
Contains more Copper +941.7%
Contains more Manganese +3161.1%
Equal in Potassium - 411

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
8
:
4
True morels
True morels
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
True morels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
3
:
2
True morels
True morels
Contains more Protein +652.6%
Contains more Fats +107%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Equal in Other - 1.6
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
True morels
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +652.6%
Contains more Fats +107%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
1
True morels
True morels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
True morels
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock True morels
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock True morels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.3g True morels
Protein 23.48g 3.12g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 0.57g Alaska pollock
Carbs 0g 5.1g True morels
Calories 111kcal 31kcal Alaska pollock
Sugar 0g 0.6g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 2.8g True morels
Calcium 72mg 43mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 81mg 19mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 194mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 411mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 21mg True morels
Zinc 0.57mg 2.03mg True morels
Copper 0.06mg 0.625mg True morels
Manganese 0.018mg 0.587mg True morels
Selenium 44.1µg 2.2µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 1.3µg 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.069mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.205mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.252mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.136mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 9µg True morels
Vitamin B12 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg True morels
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.065g True morels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.052g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.433g Alaska pollock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock True morels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Alaska pollock
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.