Pollock vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pollock and taco different?
- Pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, taco is richer in fiber and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 114% higher.
- Pollock contains 5 times more selenium than taco. While pollock contains 44.1µg of selenium, taco contains only 9.2µg.
- Taco has less cholesterol.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index (0) than taco (39).
Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 | +153.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +379.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1283.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +265.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +293.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +186.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +976.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3191.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +421.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.93µg | 114% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 9.2µg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 8.86g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 28mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 4.384g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.09mg | 18% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 12.7g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 3.042g | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.65mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 178mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 32mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.19mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 19.85g | 7% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 209mg | 7% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 4IU | 6% |
| Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 397mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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