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Pollock vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pollock and provolone

  • Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% more.
  • Pollock has 25 times more vitamin B3 than provolone. Pollock has 3.949mg of vitamin B3, while provolone has 0.156mg.
  • Pollock is lower in sodium.
  • Provolone has a higher glycemic index than pollock.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +189.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +79.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2155.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +178.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.58g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5417.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pollock Provolone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Provolone DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.46µg 92%
Saturated fat 0.159g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 72mg 756mg 68%
Selenium 44.1µg 14.5µg 54%
Fats 1.18g 26.62g 39%
Phosphorus 267mg 496mg 33%
Vitamin A 17µg 236µg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.156mg 24%
Zinc 0.57mg 3.23mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.073mg 20%
Sodium 419mg 876mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 7.393g 18%
Choline 91.6mg 15.4mg 14%
Magnesium 81mg 28mg 13%
Calories 111kcal 351kcal 12%
Potassium 430mg 138mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.321mg 8%
Cholesterol 86mg 69mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.026mg 4%
Protein 23.48g 25.58g 4%
Vitamin D 51IU 20IU 4%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.019mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.769g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.476mg 1%
Iron 0.56mg 0.52mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.14g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.23mg 0%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 1.115mg 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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Pollock Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.