Milkfish vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milkfish and pollock different?
- Milkfish is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, pollock is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pollock is 51% higher.
- Milkfish contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than pollock. While milkfish contains 8.256mg of vitamin B3, pollock contains only 3.949mg.
- Milkfish has less cholesterol.
Fish, milkfish, 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 ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.2% |
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 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +631.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 44.1µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 3.949mg | 27% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.27µg | 3.66µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 419mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.223mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.329mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.63g | 1.18g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 81mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.432mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 208mg | 267mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Protein | 26.32g | 23.48g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 4% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Calories | 190kcal | 111kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 430mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 65mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.154mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.139mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.417mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish 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.