Alaska pollock vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are alaska pollock and snapper different?
- Alaska pollock is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, snapper is richer in vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for alaska pollock is 23% higher.
- Alaska pollock contains 56 times more vitamin B2 than snapper. While alaska pollock contains 0.223mg of vitamin B2, snapper contains only 0.004mg.
- Snapper has less sodium.
Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1041.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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:
26.3 g
Fats:
1.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.35 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
~70.35g
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Other
~1.63g
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
0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.588 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.588g
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 0.346mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.004mg | 17% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 419mg | 57mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 47mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.46mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 37mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 49µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 201mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.87mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 3.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Protein | 23.48g | 26.3g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 522mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 0.365g | 1% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 128kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 1.72g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.322g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.588g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.415mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.022g | N/A |
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
60%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
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.