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Lobster vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lobster and Alaska pollock

  • Lobster is higher in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Lobster covers your daily Copper needs 166% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Lobster contains 7 times more Zinc than Alaska pollock. While Lobster contains 4.05mg of Zinc, Alaska pollock contains only 0.57mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Alaska pollock is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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.
Lobster
Lobster
5
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5
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +610.5%
Contains more Copper +2483.3%
Contains more Manganese +261.1%
Contains more Selenium +65.8%
Contains more Iron +93.1%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +87%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +610.5%
Contains more Copper +2483.3%
Contains more Manganese +261.1%
Contains more Selenium +65.8%
Contains more Iron +93.1%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +87%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%

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.
Lobster
Lobster
3
:
8
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +285.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Lobster
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 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 E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +285.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
2
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Other +20.1%
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 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 Other +20.1%
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Equal in Water - 73.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
1
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.5%
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 19g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 0.86g 1.18g Alaska pollock
Calories 89kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Calcium 96mg 72mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 43mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 185mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 230mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 486mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 4.05mg 0.57mg Lobster
Copper 1.55mg 0.06mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.018mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 44.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 1mg 0.28mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.432mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 11µg 3µg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.753mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.376mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.426mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.475mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.852mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.475mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 146mg 86mg Alaska pollock
Trans Fat 0.013g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.086g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 0.134g Lobster
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 0.583g Alaska pollock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster 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
32%
Lobster
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lobster - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.