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Pollock vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pollock and potato chips different?

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber.
  • Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 153% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than pollock (0).

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +444.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.5%
Contains more IronIron +191.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +410%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2344.4%

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.
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22000%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.402mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3776.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2832.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +113%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7243.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1987.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pollock Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pollock Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 12.17g 77%
Selenium 44.1µg 8.1µg 65%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 9.11mg 59%
Fats 1.18g 34.6g 51%
Saturated fat 0.159g 10.96g 49%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Protein 23.48g 7g 33%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.06mg 0.306mg 27%
Potassium 430mg 1275mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.66mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 9.84g 24%
Histidine 0.691mg 153mg 22%
Calories 111kcal 536kcal 21%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Sodium 419mg 8mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.44mg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Phosphorus 267mg 165mg 15%
Iron 0.56mg 1.63mg 13%
Folate 3µg 45µg 11%
Choline 91.6mg 37.5mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.167mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Zinc 0.57mg 1.09mg 5%
Calcium 72mg 24mg 5%
Magnesium 81mg 67mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.197mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 3.827mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.402mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.392mg 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 Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.801g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

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

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