Mackerel vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Mackerel and Alaska pollock?
- Mackerel is richer than Alaska pollock in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 348% more.
- Mackerel has 78 times more Vitamin K than Alaska pollock. While Mackerel has 7.8µg of Vitamin K, Alaska pollock has only 0.1µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Alaska pollock is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+150%
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Potassium
+20.9%
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Zinc
+93%
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Copper
+66.7%
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Selenium
+66.4%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Sodium
-90.6%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
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Iron
+150%
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Potassium
+20.9%
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Zinc
+93%
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Copper
+66.7%
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Selenium
+66.4%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Sodium
-90.6%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
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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Vitamin A
+207.8%
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Vitamin E
+750%
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Vitamin D
+1838.5%
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Vitamin B6
+24.6%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+227.9%
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Vitamin K
+7700%
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Vitamin B1
+170%
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Vitamin B2
+17.4%
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Vitamin B3
+19.7%
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Vitamin A
+207.8%
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Vitamin E
+750%
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Vitamin D
+1838.5%
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Vitamin B6
+24.6%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+227.9%
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Vitamin K
+7700%
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Vitamin B1
+170%
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Vitamin B2
+17.4%
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Vitamin B3
+19.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+2027.1%
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+692.9%
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Protein
+26.9%
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Water
+71.3%
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
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13.4 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
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Fats
+2027.1%
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+692.9%
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Protein
+26.9%
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Water
+71.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6109%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+965.2%
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
Saturated Fat:
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.21 g
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6109%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+965.2%
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
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 Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 18.5g | 23.48g | |
Fats | 25.1g | 1.18g | |
Calories | 305kcal | 111kcal | |
Calcium | 66mg | 72mg | |
Iron | 1.4mg | 0.56mg | |
Magnesium | 60mg | 81mg | |
Phosphorus | 254mg | 267mg | |
Potassium | 520mg | 430mg | |
Sodium | 4450mg | 419mg | |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.57mg | |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.06mg | |
Manganese | 0.018mg | ||
Selenium | 73.4µg | 44.1µg | |
Vitamin A | 157IU | 51IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 17µg | |
Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.28mg | |
Vitamin D | 1006IU | 51IU | |
Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 1.3µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.054mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.223mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.949mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.329mg | |
Folate | 15µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 3.66µg | |
Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.263mg | ||
Threonine | 1.029mg | ||
Isoleucine | 1.082mg | ||
Leucine | 1.908mg | ||
Lysine | 2.157mg | ||
Methionine | 0.696mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | ||
Valine | 1.21mg | ||
Histidine | 0.691mg | ||
Cholesterol | 95mg | 86mg | |
Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 0.159g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.423g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.086g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.027g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 0.134g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.583g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
212%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 4031mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.989g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.
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.