Bluefish vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bluefish and pollock?
- Bluefish is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, while pollock is higher in vitamin B2, magnesium, and calcium.
- Bluefish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 107% higher.
- Pollock has 9 times less vitamin A than bluefish. Bluefish has 459IU of vitamin A, while pollock has 51IU.
- Pollock is lower in saturated fat.
We used Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 CopperCopper | +13.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
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 | +711.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +361% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
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Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1614.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.22µg | 3.66µg | 107% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.247mg | 3.949mg | 21% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 77mg | 419mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 138µg | 17µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.223mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.329mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.955mg | 0.432mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 81mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Fats | 5.44g | 1.18g | 7% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.297g | 0.134g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.172g | 0.159g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.358g | 0.583g | 5% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.1µg | 5% |
| Protein | 25.69g | 23.48g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 291mg | 267mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Calories | 159kcal | 111kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 430mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.126mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.184mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.088mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.36mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.76mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.003mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.324mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.756mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.323g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.665g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.079g | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.013g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
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.