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Pollock vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pollock and powdered milk different?

  • Pollock is higher in selenium and vitamin B3; however, powdered milk is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for powdered milk is 84% higher.
  • Pollock contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than powdered milk. While pollock contains 3.949mg of vitamin B3, powdered milk contains only 0.646mg.
  • Pollock has less saturated fat.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index (0) than powdered milk (32).

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +486%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~85mg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +511.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1417.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +425.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.2%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.302mg

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2881.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2163.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +259.8%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5813.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Powdered milk DV% diff.
Calcium 72mg 912mg 84%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 1.205mg 76%
Saturated fat 0.159g 16.742g 75%
Phosphorus 267mg 776mg 73%
Selenium 44.1µg 16.3µg 51%
Fats 1.18g 26.71g 39%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 2.271mg 37%
Vitamin A 17µg 258µg 27%
Potassium 430mg 1330mg 26%
Zinc 0.57mg 3.34mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.646mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 7.924g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.283mg 19%
Calories 111kcal 496kcal 19%
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 3.25µg 17%
Carbs 0g 38.42g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Folate 3µg 37µg 9%
Protein 23.48g 26.32g 6%
Choline 91.6mg 117.4mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg 4%
Vitamin D 51IU 20IU 4%
Cholesterol 86mg 97mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.302mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Sodium 419mg 371mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.58mg 2%
Magnesium 81mg 85mg 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.04mg 1%
Iron 0.56mg 0.47mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.665g 1%
Net carbs 0g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.714mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pollock Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.