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Sardine vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sardine and Alaska pollock

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin D, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin E, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 220% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Sardine contains 7 times more Vitamin E than Alaska pollock. While Sardine contains 2.04mg of Vitamin E, Alaska pollock contains only 0.28mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Alaska pollock is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430.6%
Contains more IronIron +421.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
~equal in Potassium ~430mg

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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.223mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 FatsFats +870.3%
Contains more OtherOther +155.6%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2787.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +783%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 208kcal 111kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 23.48g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 1.18g Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 86mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 193IU 51IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 382mg 72mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Iron 2.92mg 0.56mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.06mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.57mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 267mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 419mg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 51IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 17µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.28mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 1.3µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.018mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 44.1µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.054mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.223mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.949mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.432mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 3.66µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 3µg Sardine
Choline 75mg 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.134g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.583g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.263mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 1.029mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.082mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.908mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 2.157mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.696mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.917mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.21mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.691mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.086g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.423g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Alaska pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
124%
Sardine
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.369g)
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)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.