Crab meat vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Crab meat and Alaska pollock
- Crab meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C, yet Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crab meat is 327% higher.
- Alaska pollock contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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 IronIron | +35.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1870% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1236.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +214.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats | +30.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~73.65g
~equal in
Other
~1.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
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 | -16.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +38.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.583g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 97kcal | 111kcal | |
Protein | 19.35g | 23.48g | |
Fats | 1.54g | 1.18g | |
Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 86mg | |
Vitamin D | 51IU | ||
Magnesium | 63mg | 81mg | |
Calcium | 59mg | 72mg | |
Potassium | 262mg | 430mg | |
Iron | 0.76mg | 0.56mg | |
Copper | 1.182mg | 0.06mg | |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.57mg | |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 267mg | |
Sodium | 1072mg | 419mg | |
Vitamin A | 29IU | 51IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 9µg | 17µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | ||
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | ||
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.018mg | |
Selenium | 40µg | 44.1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.054mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.223mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 3.949mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.432mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.329mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 3.66µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | ||
Folate | 51µg | 3µg | |
Choline | 91.6mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.133g | 0.159g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g | 0.134g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.583g | |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.263mg | |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.029mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.082mg | |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.908mg | |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 2.157mg | |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.696mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.917mg | |
Valine | 0.91mg | 1.21mg | |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.691mg | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.086g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.423g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.027g |
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is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
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
125%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.