Alaska pollock vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Alaska pollock and Sheepshead
- Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, yet Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
- Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 57% more than Sheepshead.
- Alaska pollock contains 6 times more Sodium than Sheepshead. While Alaska pollock contains 419mg of Sodium, Sheepshead contains only 73mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +131.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +346% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~69.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +161.2% |
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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| Calories | 111kcal | 126kcal |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 26.02g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 1.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 512mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.122mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 350mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 115IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 51.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 0.36g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.35g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.382g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.141mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.199mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.39mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.77mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.016mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.34mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.766mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.083g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.107g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.04g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
61%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)