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Alaska pollock vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alaska pollock and Potato pancake different?

  • Alaska 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 from Alaska pollock is 140% higher.
  • Alaska pollock contains 5 times more Selenium than Potato pancake. While Alaska pollock contains 44.1µg of Selenium, Potato pancake contains only 8.9µg.
  • Alaska 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.
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Selenium +395.5%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +1344.4%
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Selenium +395.5%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1162.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Folate +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1162.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Folate +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +286.2%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Fats +1150.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +111.8%
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 Protein +286.2%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Fats +1150.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +111.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2683.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1189.2%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2683.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Alaska pollock Potato pancake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 23.48g 6.08g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 0g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 111kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 0g 1.79g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 72mg 32mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 81mg 36mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 128mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 419mg 764mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.06mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.018mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 44.1µg 8.9µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.23mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU 11IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.173mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 1.672mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 3µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.29µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.087mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.24mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 0.442mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.389mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.137mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.3mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.369mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.141mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 95mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 2.496g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.008g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.001g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska 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 Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska 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. Alaska 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.

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