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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+430.6%
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Iron
+421.4%
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Phosphorus
+83.5%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Zinc
+129.8%
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Copper
+210%
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Magnesium
+107.7%
Equal in Potassium - 430
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Calcium
+430.6%
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Iron
+421.4%
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Phosphorus
+83.5%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Zinc
+129.8%
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Copper
+210%
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Magnesium
+107.7%
Equal in Potassium - 430
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+111.8%
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Vitamin E
+628.6%
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Vitamin D
+269.2%
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Vitamin B1
+48.1%
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Vitamin B3
+32.8%
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Vitamin B5
+48.6%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+144.3%
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Vitamin K
+2500%
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Vitamin B6
+97%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
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Vitamin A
+111.8%
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Vitamin E
+628.6%
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Vitamin D
+269.2%
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Vitamin B1
+48.1%
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Vitamin B3
+32.8%
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Vitamin B5
+48.6%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+144.3%
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Vitamin K
+2500%
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Vitamin B6
+97%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 24.62g | 23.48g |
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Fats | 11.45g | 1.18g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 208kcal | 111kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 382mg | 72mg |
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Iron | 2.92mg | 0.56mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 81mg |
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Phosphorus | 490mg | 267mg |
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Potassium | 397mg | 430mg |
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Sodium | 307mg | 419mg |
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Zinc | 1.31mg | 0.57mg |
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Copper | 0.186mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin A | 108IU | 51IU |
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Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 0.28mg |
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Vitamin D | 193IU | 51IU |
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Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.054mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.223mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 3.949mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.432mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.329mg |
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Folate | 10µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 3.66µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.263mg |
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Threonine | 1.079mg | 1.029mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.082mg |
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Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.908mg |
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Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.157mg |
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Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.696mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.917mg |
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Valine | 1.268mg | 1.21mg |
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Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.691mg |
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Cholesterol | 142mg | 86mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.528g | 0.159g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g | 0.134g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.583g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
131

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Mineral Summary Score
79

43

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
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148%

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Fats
53%

5%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

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)
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.