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Blue cheese vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Blue cheese and Alaska pollock

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 102% higher.
  • Alaska pollock contains 117 times less Saturated Fat than Blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 18.669g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue 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.
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +204.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +204.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1313.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +12%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1313.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +12%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2335.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202.4%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 Fats +2335.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202.4%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5704.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5704.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue cheese Alaska pollock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 28.74g 1.18g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 111kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0g Alaska pollock
Calcium 528mg 72mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 23mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 387mg 267mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 1146mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 2.66mg 0.57mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.009mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 14.5µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 721IU 51IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 17µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 21IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.223mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.432mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 36µg 3µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.263mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.082mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.908mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.584mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.917mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 1.21mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.691mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 86mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 0.134g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.583g Blue cheese

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Blue cheese Alaska pollock
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Blue cheese
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
  2. Alaska 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.