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Ling fish vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ling fish and Alaska pollock

  • Ling fish is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 125% more than Ling fish.
  • Ling fish contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Alaska pollock. While Ling fish contains 0.127mg of Vitamin B1, Alaska pollock contains only 0.054mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ling fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, ling, 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
7
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +75.4%
Contains more Copper +135%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 81
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +75.4%
Contains more Copper +135%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 81
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
5
:
6
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin A +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Alaska pollock
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 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
2
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Alaska pollock
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 +43.9%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 24.35g 23.48g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 1.18g Alaska pollock
Calories 111kcal 111kcal
Calcium 44mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.83mg 0.56mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 81mg
Phosphorus 254mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 486mg 430mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 419mg Ling fish
Zinc 1mg 0.57mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.06mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.018mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 51IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 17µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.054mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.223mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.329mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 3µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.263mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 1.029mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.082mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.908mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.157mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.696mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.917mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 1.21mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.691mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 86mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.159g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
28%
Ling fish
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish 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.

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.