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Pollock vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pollock and potato pancake different?

  • Pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, iron, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 140% higher.
  • Pollock contains 5 times more selenium than potato pancake. While pollock contains 44.1µg of selenium, potato pancake contains only 8.9µg.
  • Pollock has less sodium.

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +395.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +198.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1344.4%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1162.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1266.7%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +286.2%
Contains more WaterWater +54.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1150.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +111.8%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2683.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1189.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.29µg 140%
Selenium 44.1µg 8.9µg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 7.516g 46%
Protein 23.48g 6.08g 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Fats 1.18g 14.76g 21%
Phosphorus 267mg 128mg 20%
Sodium 419mg 764mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 1.672mg 14%
Iron 0.56mg 1.67mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Copper 0.06mg 0.18mg 13%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.26mg 11%
Magnesium 81mg 36mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.159g 2.496g 11%
Folate 3µg 41µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.448mg 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 3.73g 9%
Carbs 0g 27.81g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.158mg 9%
Calories 111kcal 268kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.757mg 7%
Potassium 430mg 622mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin D 51IU 11IU 5%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.173mg 4%
Calcium 72mg 32mg 4%
Cholesterol 86mg 95mg 3%
Choline 91.6mg 74.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 32µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg 2%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.7mg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pollock Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.337g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.