Pollock vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pollock and whey
- Whey contains less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, choline, and potassium than pollock.
- Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 141% higher.
- Whey contains 53 times less vitamin B3 than pollock. Pollock contains 3.949mg of vitamin B3, while whey contains 0.074mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in whey is lower.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pollock is 0, while the glycemic index of whey is 43.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 | +912.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +833.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +338.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +480.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2221.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5236.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +961.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +472.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2662.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +227.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5200% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.28µg | 141% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 1.9µg | 77% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 0.85g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 46mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 2mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 0.074mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.031mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 8mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 54mg | 16% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 16mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 161mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.004mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.011g | 4% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 27kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.14g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.001mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins