Carp vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between carp and alaska pollock?
- Carp is richer in phosphorus, iron, zinc, and vitamin B5, while alaska pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
- Alaska pollock has 3 times less zinc than carp. Carp has 1.9mg of zinc, while alaska pollock has 0.57mg.
- Carp is lower in sodium.
We used Fish, carp, 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 IronIron | +183.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +149% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.86 g
Fats:
7.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.63 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +507.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +397.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.388 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.835 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2127.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 3.66µg | 91% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 44.1µg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 267mg | 38% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 63mg | 419mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.56mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 3.949mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.223mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.9mg | 0.57mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 81mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.17g | 1.18g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.432mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.329mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 0.583g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 0.134g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 0.159g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 111kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 52mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.86g | 23.48g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 430mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.002mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.858mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.1mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.178mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 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
31%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.229g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.