Grouper fish vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are grouper fish and pollock different?
- Grouper fish is higher in vitamin B5 and iron; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 124% higher.
- Grouper fish contains 2 times more iron than pollock. While grouper fish contains 1.14mg of iron, pollock contains only 0.56mg.
- Grouper fish has less cholesterol.
Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 more IronIron | +103.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 AVitamin A | +194.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3616.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +936.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +430.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.84 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.36 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Contains more OtherOther | +238% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.48g
~equal in
Fats
~1.18g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 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 | +100% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.7% |
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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 3.66µg | 124% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 3.949mg | 22% |
Phosphorus | 143mg | 267mg | 18% |
Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.223mg | 17% |
Sodium | 53mg | 419mg | 16% |
Cholesterol | 47mg | 86mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 37mg | 81mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.432mg | 9% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Iron | 1.14mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.1µg | 5% |
Calcium | 21mg | 72mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 50µg | 17µg | 4% |
Protein | 24.84g | 23.48g | 3% |
Copper | 0.045mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
Folate | 10µg | 3µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.329mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
Potassium | 475mg | 430mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.299g | 0.159g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.583g | 1% |
Calories | 118kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
Fats | 1.3g | 1.18g | 0% |
Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.134g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.089mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.019mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.735mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.28mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.731mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.035g | 0.086g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.213g | 0.423g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.027g | N/A |
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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
21%

60%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Grouper fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.