Alaska pollock vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Alaska pollock and Shrimp different?
- Alaska pollock is richer in Magnesium, and Potassium, while Shrimp is higher in Copper, and Zinc.
- Shrimp covers your daily need of Copper 35% more than Alaska pollock.
- Alaska pollock contains 4 times more Sodium than Shrimp. Alaska pollock contains 419mg of Sodium, while Shrimp contains 111mg.
Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
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Magnesium
+107.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.7%
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Potassium
+66%
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Sodium
-73.5%
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Zinc
+187.7%
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Copper
+531.7%
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Manganese
+83.3%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Iron - 0.51
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Magnesium
+107.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.7%
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Potassium
+66%
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Sodium
-73.5%
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Zinc
+187.7%
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Copper
+531.7%
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Manganese
+83.3%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Iron - 0.51
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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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+321.4%
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Other
+39.7%
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Carbs
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Equal in Protein - 23.98
Equal in Water - 74.33
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
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Fats
+321.4%
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Other
+39.7%
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Equal in Protein - 23.98
Equal in Water - 74.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+179.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+638%
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Saturated Fat
-64.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
Saturated Fat:
0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.079 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+179.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+638%
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Saturated Fat
-64.8%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Calories | 111kcal | 99kcal |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.51mg |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 237mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.379mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 189mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 0.056g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)