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Pollock vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pollock and white chocolate

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet white chocolate is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 129% higher.
  • Pollock contains 10 times more selenium than white chocolate. Pollock contains 44.1µg of selenium, while white chocolate contains 4.5µg.
  • White chocolate contains less sodium.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index than white chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.3%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +880%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +553.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9000%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more WaterWater +5565.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2619.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6688.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pollock White chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.56µg 129%
Saturated fat 0.159g 19.412g 88%
Selenium 44.1µg 4.5µg 72%
Fats 1.18g 32.09g 48%
Protein 23.48g 5.87g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 9.097g 22%
Cholesterol 86mg 21mg 22%
Calories 111kcal 539kcal 21%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.056mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.745mg 20%
Carbs 0g 59.24g 20%
Magnesium 81mg 12mg 16%
Sodium 419mg 90mg 14%
Phosphorus 267mg 176mg 13%
Calcium 72mg 199mg 13%
Choline 91.6mg 29.5mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.1µg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.96mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.282mg 5%
Iron 0.56mg 0.24mg 4%
Potassium 430mg 286mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.608mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.013g 3%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.74mg 2%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin A 17µg 9µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 59g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.008mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pollock White chocolate
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
60%
Pollock
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.