Fast food vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and pollock
- Fast food is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, zinc, and manganese, yet pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 115% higher.
- Fast food contains 28 times more saturated fat than pollock. Fast food contains 4.493g of saturated fat, while pollock contains 0.159g.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 | +446.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +342.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1883.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +487% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +311.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +166.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +917.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3508.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 3.66µg | 115% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 44.1µg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.56mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.054mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.159g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 267mg | 19% |
| Folate | 80µg | 3µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 86mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.57mg | 18% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 1.18g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.018mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 23.48g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 81mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.134g | 12% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.223mg | 11% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 91.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 3.949mg | 10% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 111kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.329mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.583g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 430mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 51IU | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 419mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.432mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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