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Scup vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scup and Alaska pollock

  • Scup has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Scup.
  • Alaska pollock has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Scup. Scup has 0.127mg of Vitamin B1, while Alaska pollock has 0.054mg.
  • Scup contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, scup, 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.
Scup
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 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 +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg
~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.
Scup
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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% 6.2% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 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 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.329mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scup
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24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 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 +196.6%
Contains more OtherOther +129%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.65g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scup Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 135kcal 111kcal Scup
Protein 24.21g 23.48g Scup
Fats 3.5g 1.18g Scup
Cholesterol 67mg 86mg Scup
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 29mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 51mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 368mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.68mg 0.56mg Scup
Copper 0.065mg 0.06mg Scup
Zinc 0.62mg 0.57mg Scup
Phosphorus 237mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 54mg 419mg Scup
Vitamin A 104IU 51IU Scup
Vitamin A 31µg 17µg Scup
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.045mg 0.018mg Scup
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Scup
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.054mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 4.994mg 3.949mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.432mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.329mg Scup
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 17µg 3µg Scup
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g Scup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.263mg Scup
Threonine 1.061mg 1.029mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.115mg 1.082mg Scup
Leucine 1.967mg 1.908mg Scup
Lysine 2.223mg 2.157mg Scup
Methionine 0.716mg 0.696mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.945mg 0.917mg Scup
Valine 1.247mg 1.21mg Scup
Histidine 0.713mg 0.691mg Scup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scup 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
39%
Scup
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Scup
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scup
Scup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scup
Scup is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.