Pollock vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pollock and perch different?
- Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and magnesium, while perch is higher in manganese, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 61% more than perch.
- Pollock contains 5 times more sodium than perch. Pollock contains 419mg of sodium, while perch contains 79mg.
Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4900% |
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 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +138% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.86g
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Fats
~1.18g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~73.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.5% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 2.2µg | 61% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 16.1µg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.9mg | 38% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.14mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 79mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.9mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 115mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 38mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.16mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.43mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Potassium | 430mg | 344mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 24.86g | 3% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 102mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 257mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.472g | 1% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 117kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 0.237g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.195g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.02mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.283mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.223g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.036g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
60%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.