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Alaska pollock vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Alaska pollock and Whiting

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Selenium in Alaska pollock is higher than in Whiting.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 44% more than Whiting.
  • Whiting has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock has 0.223mg of Vitamin B2, while Whiting has 0.06mg.
  • Whiting contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
6
:
4
Whiting
Whiting
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Manganese +622.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Potassium - 434
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Selenium - 41.1
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Whiting
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Manganese +622.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Potassium - 434
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Selenium - 41.1

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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
5
:
5
Whiting
Whiting
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +151%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Whiting
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +151%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
1
:
2
Whiting
Whiting
Contains more Other +1308.3%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Whiting
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Other +1308.3%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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2
Whiting
Whiting
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.587
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Whiting
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.587

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 Whiting
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Whiting Opinion
Protein 23.48g 23.48g
Fats 1.18g 1.69g Whiting
Calories 111kcal 116kcal Whiting
Calcium 72mg 62mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.42mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 27mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 285mg Whiting
Potassium 430mg 434mg Whiting
Sodium 419mg 132mg Whiting
Zinc 0.57mg 0.53mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.04mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.13mg Whiting
Selenium 44.1µg 41.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 128IU Whiting
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 38µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 51IU 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.068mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 1.67mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.25mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.18mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 15µg Whiting
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 2.6µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.263mg
Threonine 1.029mg 1.029mg
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.082mg
Leucine 1.908mg 1.908mg
Lysine 2.157mg 2.156mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.695mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.917mg
Valine 1.21mg 1.21mg
Histidine 0.691mg 0.691mg
Cholesterol 86mg 84mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.4g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.235g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.017g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.445g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.587g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Whiting
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
62%
Alaska pollock
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.