Pollock vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pollock and ricotta
- Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and choline; however, ricotta is higher in calcium.
- Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 138% more than ricotta.
- Pollock has 38 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. While pollock has 3.949mg of vitamin B3, ricotta has only 0.104mg.
- Ricotta has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +636.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +309.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +204.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +187.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3697.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +665.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +976.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +423.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2606.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.34µg | 138% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 14.5µg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 8.295g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 0.104mg | 24% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 11.26g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.043mg | 22% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 12.98g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 11mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 158mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 84mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 207mg | 14% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17.5mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 51mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 120µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 3.627g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.2µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 10IU | 5% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.021mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 174kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.195mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.385g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.459mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins