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Rib eye steak vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rib eye steak and Alaska pollock

  • Rib eye steak is richer in Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Alaska pollock is 65% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 61 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. Rib eye steak contains 9.684g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +936.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Calcium +554.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +936.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Calcium +554.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%

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 B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
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 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1748.3%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Other +16800%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 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 +1748.3%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Other +16800%
Equal in Protein - 23.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 23.69g 23.48g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 1.18g Rib eye steak
Calories 291kcal 111kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 11mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 2.24mg 0.56mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 152mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 260mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 54mg 419mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 0.57mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg 0.018mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 25IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 7IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.054mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.223mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 3.949mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.432mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.329mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 3µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.263mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 1.029mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.082mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 1.908mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 2.157mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.917mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.888mg 0.691mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 86mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 9.684g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 0.134g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.583g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rib eye steak 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
50%
Rib eye steak
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.525g)
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.
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.

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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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