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Apple vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apples and pollock

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, choline, and vitamin B2 in pollock is higher than in apples.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than apples.
  • Apples contain less sodium.
  • Apples have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, while the glycemic index of pollock is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Apple
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1520%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301.9%
Contains more IronIron +366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
2
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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Pollock
10
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +757.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +608.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2594.1%
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8930.8%
Contains more FatsFats +594.1%
Contains more OtherOther +745%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1814.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1043.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 0µg 44.1µg 80%
Protein 0.26g 23.48g 46%
Phosphorus 11mg 267mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.949mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.329mg 22%
Sodium 1mg 419mg 18%
Magnesium 5mg 81mg 18%
Choline 3.4mg 91.6mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.223mg 15%
Potassium 107mg 430mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Calcium 6mg 72mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.432mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Iron 0.12mg 0.56mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.57mg 5%
Carbs 13.81g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Copper 0.027mg 0.06mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.583g 4%
Calories 52kcal 111kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.054mg 3%
Fats 0.17g 1.18g 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg 2%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.018mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.159g 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 11.41g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.39g 0g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple Pollock
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
4%
Apple
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $6.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.