Scallop vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Scallop and Alaska pollock?
- Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
- Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 63% more.
- Scallop has 3 times more Zinc than Alaska pollock. While Scallop has 1.55mg of Zinc, Alaska pollock has only 0.57mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Alaska pollock is lower.
We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types 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 more ZincZinc | +171.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +620% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.2% |
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 FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +920% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +829.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.54 g
Fats:
0.84 g
Carbs:
5.41 g
Water:
70.25 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.5% |
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.222 g
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 | -27.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +63.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 111kcal | |
| Protein | 20.54g | 23.48g |
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| Fats | 0.84g | 1.18g |
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| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.41g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 41mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 430mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 1.55mg | 0.57mg |
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| Starch | 3.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 426mg | 267mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 419mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 21.7µg | 44.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 3.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.432mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.329mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 3.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.009g |
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| Choline | 110.7mg | 91.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.218g | 0.159g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 0.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 0.583g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.082mg |
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| Leucine | 1.226mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.696mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.21mg |
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| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.691mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.423g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
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 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.