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Pasta vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pasta and Alaska pollock

  • Pasta has more Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 147% higher.
  • Alaska pollock contains 21 times less Folate than Pasta. Pasta contains 64µg of Folate, while Alaska pollock contains 3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pasta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
Pasta
4
:
6
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +1144.4%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.8%
Contains more Potassium +1691.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
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 +103.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +1144.4%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.8%
Contains more Potassium +1691.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57

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.
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
9
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +155%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +867.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2514.3%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 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 B1 +287%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +155%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +867.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2514.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
4
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +355.9%
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Other +445.2%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +355.9%
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Other +445.2%
Equal in Water - 73.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.159
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.134
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.159
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.134

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 0g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.05g 1.18g Alaska pollock
Carbs 24.93g 0g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 111kcal Pasta
Calcium 6mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 1.14mg 0.56mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 63mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 24mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 6mg 419mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.093mg 0.06mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.018mg Pasta
Selenium 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 20IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.054mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 64µg 3µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.134mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.197mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 0.348mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 0.097mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.079mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.217mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.103mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 33mg 86mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.159g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.583g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.