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Halibut vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halibut and Alaska pollock

  • Halibut has more Vitamin B6, however, Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 113% more than Halibut.
  • Halibut has 20 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. While Halibut has 3.102g of Saturated Fat, Alaska pollock has only 0.159g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 more Iron +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +281.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +281.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1403.4%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Water +19%
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 Fats +1403.4%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Water +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7916.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7916.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 18.42g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 17.74g 1.18g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 111kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.85mg 0.56mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 210mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 344mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 103mg 419mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.038mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.015mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 51IU Halibut
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 17µg Halibut
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.054mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.329mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.808mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.497mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.692mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.545mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.949mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.542mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 59mg 86mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.423g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.086g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.027g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.134g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.583g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Halibut
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.943g)
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 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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.