Alaska pollock vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Alaska pollock and Wakame?
- Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Copper, and Iron.
- Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 153% higher.
We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Seaweed, wakame, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +760% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +108.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +373.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7677.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +559% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6433.3% |
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:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +674.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +326% |
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Water
~79.99g
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
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +131% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 45kcal |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 3.03g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 0.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 8.64g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 9.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 107mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 50mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.18mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.65g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.284mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 80mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 872mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 360IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 1.4mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.697mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 5.3µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 196µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg | 13.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.218g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.035mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.165mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.087mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.257mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0.112mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.112mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.209mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.015mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.186g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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