Salmon vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between salmon and alaska pollock
- Salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate, yet alaska pollock is richer in vitamin B12 and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin D for salmon is 79% higher.
- Salmon contains 15 times more saturated fat than alaska pollock. Salmon contains 2.397g of saturated fat, while alaska pollock contains 0.159g.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 less SodiumSodium | -85.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +380% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +307.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +907.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +529.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +241.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +946.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.3% |
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Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
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 | +3020.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +681% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 51IU | 59% |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 1.3µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 3.66µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 3.949mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.583g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.054mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.329mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.432mg | 21% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 1.18g | 17% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 419mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 81mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 0.159g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 0.134g | 10% |
| Folate | 34µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.223mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 17µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 0.28mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 111kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 44.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 22.1g | 23.48g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 267mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 430mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 91.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
91%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
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)