Alaska pollock vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and Skipjack tuna?
- Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 93% more.
- Alaska pollock has 9 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. While Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, Skipjack tuna has only 47mg.
We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types 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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Calcium
+94.6%
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Magnesium
+84.1%
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Iron
+185.7%
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Potassium
+21.4%
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Sodium
-88.8%
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Zinc
+84.2%
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Copper
+83.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Calcium
+94.6%
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Magnesium
+84.1%
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Iron
+185.7%
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Potassium
+21.4%
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Sodium
-88.8%
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Zinc
+84.2%
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Copper
+83.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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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Vitamin B1
+42.1%
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Vitamin B2
+82.8%
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Vitamin B12
+67.1%
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Vitamin A
+17.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+375%
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Vitamin B5
+12.3%
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Vitamin B6
+198.2%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+42.1%
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Vitamin B2
+82.8%
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Vitamin B12
+67.1%
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Vitamin A
+17.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+375%
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Vitamin B5
+12.3%
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Vitamin B6
+198.2%
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Folate
+233.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+18.3%
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Protein
+20.1%
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+386.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.29
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
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1.69 g
Protein:
28.21 g
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1.29 g
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0 g
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62.28 g
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8.22 g
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Water
+18.3%
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Protein
+20.1%
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+386.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.29
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-62.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
Saturated Fat:
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.403 g
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Saturated Fat
-62.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.3%
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 23.48g | 28.21g |
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Fats | 1.18g | 1.29g |
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Calories | 111kcal | 132kcal |
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Calcium | 72mg | 37mg |
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Iron | 0.56mg | 1.6mg |
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Magnesium | 81mg | 44mg |
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Phosphorus | 267mg | 285mg |
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Potassium | 430mg | 522mg |
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Sodium | 419mg | 47mg |
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Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.05mg |
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Copper | 0.06mg | 0.11mg |
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Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.019mg |
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Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 51IU | 60IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 18µg |
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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 C | 0mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.038mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.122mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 18.756mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.485mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.981mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 2.19µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.316mg |
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Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.237mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.3mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.293mg |
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Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.59mg |
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Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.835mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.101mg |
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Valine | 1.21mg | 1.453mg |
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Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.83mg |
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Cholesterol | 86mg | 60mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 0.42g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.237g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.091g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.017g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.243g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.403g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
62%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is cheaper?

Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.