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Pollock vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pollock and porridge

  • Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, porridge is richer in iron.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than porridge.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of porridge is 66, while the glycemic index of pollock is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2587.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +338.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1680%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +567.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +659.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1530.6%
Contains more FatsFats +461.9%
Contains more OtherOther +668.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +378.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +411.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pollock Porridge
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 2.8µg 75%
Protein 23.48g 1.44g 44%
Iron 0.56mg 3.74mg 40%
Phosphorus 267mg 15mg 36%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.013mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.52mg 21%
Sodium 419mg 6mg 18%
Magnesium 81mg 5mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.025mg 15%
Potassium 430mg 16mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.071mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.13mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.52g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.114g 3%
Calories 111kcal 50kcal 3%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Calcium 72mg 87mg 2%
Manganese 0.018mg 0mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0.033g 1%
Fats 1.18g 0.21g 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.03g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.055mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0.028g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.033mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Porridge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Pollock
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.