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Alaska pollock vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Alaska pollock and Penne

  • Alaska pollock has more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin D, however, Penne is higher in Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Cholesterol 25% more than Penne.
  • Penne has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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 Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +252.5%
Contains more Calcium +23.6%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Zinc +93%
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +252.5%
Contains more Calcium +23.6%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Zinc +93%

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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Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +311.9%
Contains more Other +53.6%
Contains more Fats +239%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 72.4
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +311.9%
Contains more Other +53.6%
Contains more Fats +239%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.3%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.3%

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 Penne
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Penne Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.1g Penne
Protein 23.48g 5.7g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 4g Penne
Carbs 0g 16.8g Penne
Calories 111kcal 126kcal Penne
Sugar 0g 1.9g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 72mg 89mg Penne
Iron 0.56mg 0.8mg Penne
Magnesium 81mg 30mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 118mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 122mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.57mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg Alaska pollock
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 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 2.3g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.4g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.