Pollock vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pollock and veggie burgers
- Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and choline, yet veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, iron, fiber, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 216% higher.
- Pollock contains 17 times more cholesterol than veggie burgers. Pollock contains 86mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers contain 5mg.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index than veggie burgers.
Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.
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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 | +44.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +330.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5183.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +82.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4809.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4033.3% |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.1% |
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1226.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +247% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 2.651mg | 216% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 2.01µg | 69% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.951mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 22.6µg | 39% |
| Folate | 3µg | 124µg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 5mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.41mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 15.7g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 19.4mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 2.023g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 206mg | 9% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 6.3g | 8% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 569mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 1.44g | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 14.27g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1.778g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.2µg | 3% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 177kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 333mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.289mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.244mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 3.753mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0g | 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
60%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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