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Flatfish vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flatfish and Alaska pollock?

  • Flatfish is richer in Vitamin D, and Phosphorus, while Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 98% higher.
  • Alaska pollock has 3 times less Vitamin D than Flatfish. Flatfish has 139IU of Vitamin D, while Alaska pollock has 51IU.
  • Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this comparison.

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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 16% 7.5% 17% 8.6% 7.7% 11% 132% 47% 2.2% 178%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.3%
Contains more IronIron +143.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.018mg

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% 2.2% 15% 105% 6.5% 5.8% 24% 14% 27% 164% 0.25% 4.5% 44%
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 EVitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +169.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +179.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 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 +100.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.459 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 +390.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 86kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Protein 15.24g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 2.37g 1.18g Flatfish
Cholesterol 56mg 86mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU 51IU Flatfish
Magnesium 22mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 25mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 197mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.23mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.023mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.39mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 309mg 267mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg 419mg Flatfish
Vitamin A 37IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 12µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.28mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg 1.3µg Flatfish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 32.6µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 6µg 3µg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Alaska pollock
Choline 79.9mg 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.134g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 0.583g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.719mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.335mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.561mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.56mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.8mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.374mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.086g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.027g Flatfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flatfish 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
32%
Flatfish
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.383g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.