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Pollock vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pollock and soybean meal?

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while soybean meal is higher in copper, manganese, iron, folate, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for copper is 216% higher.
  • Soybean meal has a higher glycemic index (68) than pollock (0).

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Soy meal, defatted, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1236.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +479.1%
Contains more IronIron +2346.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +787.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21011.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +10000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +961.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.5%
Contains more FatsFats +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +230.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pollock Soybean meal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Soybean meal DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 2mg 216%
Iron 0.56mg 13.7mg 164%
Manganese 0.018mg 3.8mg 164%
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Folate 3µg 303µg 75%
Selenium 44.1µg 3.3µg 74%
Phosphorus 267mg 701mg 62%
Potassium 430mg 2490mg 61%
Magnesium 81mg 306mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.691mg 53%
Protein 23.48g 49.2g 51%
Zinc 0.57mg 5.06mg 41%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 1.976mg 31%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Sodium 419mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.569mg 18%
Calcium 72mg 244mg 17%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Carbs 0g 35.89g 12%
Calories 111kcal 337kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.587mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.045g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.251mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 2µg 2%
Fats 1.18g 2.39g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0.409g 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.89g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0.268g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.653mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 1.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 2.18mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 3.66mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 2.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.606mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 2.346mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 1.212mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Soybean meal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Pollock
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
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

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.