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Quince vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between quince and pollock

  • Quince has more vitamin C; however, pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 153% more than quince.
  • Quince has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of quince is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinces, raw 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +912.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1470.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7250%

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.
Quince
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Pollock
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1874.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +722.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5770%
Contains more FatsFats +1080%
Contains more OtherOther +322.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +272.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1066%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince Pollock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Quince Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 0.6µg 44.1µg 79%
Protein 0.4g 23.48g 46%
Phosphorus 17mg 267mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.949mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.329mg 22%
Sodium 4mg 419mg 18%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Magnesium 8mg 81mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.223mg 15%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.06mg 8%
Potassium 197mg 430mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.432mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Calcium 11mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.57mg 5%
Carbs 15.3g 0g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.583g 4%
Calories 57kcal 111kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.054mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 17µg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 0.56mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 1.18g 2%
Manganese 0.018mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.159g 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Quince
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $6.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients
  2. 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.