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Salsa vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Salsa and Alaska pollock

  • Salsa is higher in Iron, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 153% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa contains 4 times more Iron than Alaska pollock. While Salsa contains 2.24mg of Iron, Alaska pollock contains only 0.56mg.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa 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 more Copper +60%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +406.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +790%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +235.3%
Contains more Selenium +10925%
Equal in Sodium - 419
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
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 more Copper +60%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +406.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +790%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +235.3%
Contains more Selenium +10925%
Equal in Sodium - 419

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.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin A +978.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
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 A +978.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +1465.3%
Contains more Fats +490%
Equal in Other - 1.69
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +1465.3%
Contains more Fats +490%
Equal in Other - 1.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +737.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.9%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +737.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 0g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 0.2g 1.18g Alaska pollock
Carbs 7g 0g Salsa
Calories 36kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Fiber 1.4g 0g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 2.24mg 0.56mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 30mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 270mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 430mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.17mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.096mg 0.06mg Salsa
Manganese 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 0.4µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 550IU 51IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 17µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 19µg 3µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.159g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.583g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Salsa 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
11%
Salsa
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. 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.