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Sablefish vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sablefish and Alaska pollock

  • Sablefish is higher in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 93% more than Sablefish.
  • Sablefish contains 26 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. While Sablefish contains 4.099g of Saturated Fat, Alaska pollock contains only 0.159g.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
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 +192.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +39%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
~equal in Potassium ~430mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.018mg
~equal in Selenium ~44.1µg

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.
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% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +562.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.329mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 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 FatsFats +1562.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +397.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7607.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 250kcal 111kcal Sablefish
Protein 17.19g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 19.62g 1.18g Sablefish
Cholesterol 63mg 86mg Sablefish
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 71mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 45mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 459mg 430mg Sablefish
Iron 1.64mg 0.56mg Sablefish
Copper 0.028mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.41mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 215mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 72mg 419mg Sablefish
Vitamin A 338IU 51IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 102µg 17µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg Sablefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Sablefish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.054mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 3.949mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.432mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.329mg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 17µg 3µg Sablefish
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 4.099g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 0.134g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.583g Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.754mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.792mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.397mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.579mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.509mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.886mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.506mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.086g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.423g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.027g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish Alaska pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
38%
Sablefish
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.94g)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.