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Pollock vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pollock and safflower different?

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, while safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 187% more than pollock.

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types were 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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +335.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.8%
Contains more IronIron +775%
Contains more CopperCopper +2811.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +786%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11088.9%
~equal in Calcium ~78mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2053.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +832.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5233.3%
~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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1210.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3158.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +223.1%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3517.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4741%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 1.747mg 187%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 28.223g 184%
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 1.163mg 92%
Manganese 0.018mg 2.014mg 87%
Selenium 44.1µg 80%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 4.03mg 72%
Magnesium 81mg 353mg 65%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 1.17mg 65%
Fats 1.18g 38.45g 57%
Iron 0.56mg 4.9mg 54%
Phosphorus 267mg 644mg 54%
Zinc 0.57mg 5.05mg 41%
Folate 3µg 160µg 39%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Calories 111kcal 517kcal 20%
Sodium 419mg 3mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.159g 3.682g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.415mg 15%
Protein 23.48g 16.18g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 4.848g 12%
Carbs 0g 34.29g 11%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.284mg 10%
Potassium 430mg 687mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 3µg 2%
Calcium 72mg 78mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.452mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.523g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.