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Oatmeal vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oatmeal and Alaska pollock

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Magnesium.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 153% more than Oatmeal.
  • Alaska pollock has 31 times less Manganese than Oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of Manganese, while Alaska pollock has 0.018mg.
  • Oatmeal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +964.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Manganese +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.8%
Contains more Potassium +604.9%
Contains more Selenium +782%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +964.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Manganese +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.8%
Contains more Potassium +604.9%
Contains more Selenium +782%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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 +749%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 +749%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Protein +890.7%
Contains more Other +196.5%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Protein +890.7%
Contains more Other +196.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.9%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 0g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.36g 1.18g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 0g Oatmeal
Calories 68kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 0g Alaska pollock
Fiber 1.7g 0g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 72mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 0.56mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 77mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 61mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 49mg 419mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.62mg 0.57mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.06mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.018mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 433IU 51IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 17µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.054mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 44µg 3µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.083mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.105mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 0.2mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 0.135mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.04mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.151mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.057mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.134g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.583g Alaska pollock

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Oatmeal Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Oatmeal
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.

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