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Alaska pollock vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Alaska pollock and Tuna salad

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 103% more than Tuna salad.
  • Alaska pollock contains 7 times more Cholesterol than Tuna salad. While Alaska pollock contains 86mg of Cholesterol, Tuna salad contains only 13mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +323.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg
~equal in Sodium ~402mg
~equal in Selenium ~41.2µg

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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +205%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +684.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +26%

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2054.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +607%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Tuna salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 111kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 23.48g 16.04g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 86mg 13mg Tuna salad
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 19mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 17mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 178mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 1mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.06mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.57mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 178mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 402mg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 51IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 17µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 44.1µg 41.2µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.031mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.07mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.26mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.081mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.2µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 8µg Tuna salad
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 1.544g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.18mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.701mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.739mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.293mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.457mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.47mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.626mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.824mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.467mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.014g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.055g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Tuna salad
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
61%
Alaska pollock
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.385g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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