Pollock vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pollock and pasta
- Pollock has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and potassium, while pasta has more folate and vitamin B1.
- Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 147% higher.
- Pasta contains 70 times less sodium than pollock. Pollock contains 419mg of sodium, while pasta contains 6mg.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pollock is 0, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1691.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +323.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1144.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +867.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +287% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2033.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +355.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +445.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~68.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.9% |
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Saturated fat
~0.15g
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.124g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.14µg | 147% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 80% | |
| Protein | 23.48g | 5.15g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 63mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.034mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 0.992mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 33mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 6mg | 18% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.224mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.93g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.183mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $4)