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Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) and salmon raw

  • Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) has less copper, iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for copper is 23% more.
  • Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) has 4 times more sodium than salmon raw. Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) has 159mg of sodium, while salmon raw has 44mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 3.6% 29% 10% 14% 11% 81% 21% 1.4% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48%
Contains more IronIron +196.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 82%
Protein: 17.17 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.99 g
Other: 0.65 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3236.8%
Contains more OtherOther +718.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 28% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.072 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4790.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3426.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) Salmon raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 133%
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 63%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 49%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 29%
Copper 0.041mg 0.25mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 2.539g 16%
Fats 0.19g 6.34g 9%
Iron 0.27mg 0.8mg 7%
Folate 25µg 6%
Potassium 331mg 490mg 5%
Protein 17.17g 19.84g 5%
Sodium 159mg 44mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.043g 2.103g 5%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.981g 4%
Calories 70kcal 142kcal 4%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.64mg 2%
Cholesterol 61mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Phosphorus 190mg 200mg 1%
Magnesium 34mg 29mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 12mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg 0%
Trans fat 0.001g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.042g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.287g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen)
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen)
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen)
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen)
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen)
Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw (not previously frozen) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173725/nutrients
  2. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.