Alaska pollock vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Alaska pollock and Tuna Bluefin
- Tuna Bluefin is higher than Alaska pollock in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 301% more than Alaska pollock.
- Alaska pollock contains 8 times more Sodium than Tuna Bluefin. While Alaska pollock contains 419mg of Sodium, Tuna Bluefin contains only 50mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
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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Water
+24.6%
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Protein
+27.4%
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Fats
+432.2%
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Other
+179.3%
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
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Water
+24.6%
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Protein
+27.4%
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Fats
+432.2%
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Other
+179.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-90.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1432.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+216.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
Saturated Fat:
1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.844 g
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Saturated Fat
-90.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1432.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+216.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.48g | 29.91g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 6.28g |
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| Calories | 111kcal | 184kcal |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 326mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 323mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 50mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.77mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 2520IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 757µg |
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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 | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.306mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 10.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.525mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 10.88µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.335mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.311mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.378mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.431mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.747mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.885mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.168mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.541mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.88mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 49mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 1.612g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 1.141g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.363g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.16g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 2.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1.844g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
61%
158%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.