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Alaska pollock vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alaska pollock and Shark

  • Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Shark has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
  • Alaska pollock has 5 times more Sodium than Shark. Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, while Shark has 79mg.

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

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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 +111.8%
Contains more Magnesium +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +168.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
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 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +111.8%
Contains more Magnesium +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +168.8%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%

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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Shark
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Equal in Folate - 3
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Equal in Folate - 3
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Contains more Fats +282.2%
Equal in Water - 73.58
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Contains more Fats +282.2%
Equal in Water - 73.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1249.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1249.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105%

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 Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Shark Opinion
Protein 23.48g 20.98g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 4.51g Shark
Calories 111kcal 130kcal Shark
Calcium 72mg 34mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.84mg Shark
Magnesium 81mg 49mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 210mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 160mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 79mg Shark
Zinc 0.57mg 0.43mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.033mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.015mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg 36.5µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 233IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 70µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1mg Shark
Vitamin D 51IU 24IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.6µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.042mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.062mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.938mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.695mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.4mg Shark
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.49µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.235mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.92mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.967mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.705mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.926mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.621mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.819mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 1.081mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.618mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 51mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.925g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.527g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.316g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.109g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 1.808g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.195g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
41%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.