Rockfish vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rockfish and alaska pollock different?
- Rockfish is richer in selenium and vitamin D, while alaska pollock is higher in vitamin B12, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- Alaska pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 86% more than rockfish.
- Rockfish contains 4 times more vitamin D than alaska pollock. Rockfish contains 183IU of vitamin D, while alaska pollock contains 51IU.
- Rockfish is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +323.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +253.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.23 g
Fats:
1.62 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.67 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
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Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +247.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.2% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.59µg | 3.66µg | 86% |
| Selenium | 76.2µg | 44.1µg | 58% |
| Vitamin D | 4.6µg | 1.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 183IU | 51IU | 17% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 419mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 81mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.241mg | 0.329mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.897mg | 3.949mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Protein | 22.23g | 23.48g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 267mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 91.6mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 0.583g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.466g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.404mg | 0.432mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 430mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.62g | 1.18g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 0.159g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.226mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.296mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.014mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.835mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.188mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.707mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.935mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.106mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.502mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.107g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.238g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rockfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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)