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Alaska pollock vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alaska pollock and Macadamia different?

  • Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 179% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were used 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +1125%
Contains more Calcium +18.1%
Contains more Iron +558.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +128.1%
Contains more Copper +1160%
Contains more Manganese +22850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +1125%
Contains more Calcium +18.1%
Contains more Iron +558.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +128.1%
Contains more Copper +1160%
Contains more Manganese +22850%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +196.8%
Contains more Water +5315.4%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Fats +6321.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +196.8%
Contains more Water +5315.4%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Fats +6321.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43838.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.6%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43838.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.6%

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 Macadamia
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 23.48g 7.91g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 0g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 111kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0g 4.57g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 72mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0.56mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 81mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 267mg 188mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 368mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.57mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.06mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.018mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 44.1µg 3.6µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.162mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.473mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.275mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.067mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.37mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.314mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 0.602mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.023mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.665mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.363mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.195mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.159g 12.061g Alaska pollock
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 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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