Jerky vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerky and pollock different?
- Jerky is higher in zinc, iron, folate, phosphorus, and copper; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 111% higher.
- Jerky contains 68 times more saturated fat than pollock. While jerky contains 10.85g of saturated fat, pollock contains only 0.159g.
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 PotassiumPotassium | +38.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +867.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +278.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1322.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +516.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +312.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +269.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2069.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +304.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +215.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8336.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 3.66µg | 111% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 419mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.57mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 44.1µg | 61% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.56mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 0.159g | 49% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 1.18g | 38% |
| Folate | 134µg | 3µg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 0.134g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 267mg | 20% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 23.48g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 111kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 3.949mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 86mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.329mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.054mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.223mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 51IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 1.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.432mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 430mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.018mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11g | 0g | 4% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 91.6mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 0.583g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 1662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.691g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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.