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Semolina vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between semolina and pollock

  • Semolina has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B1; however, pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 153% more than semolina.
  • Semolina has 58 times more manganese than pollock. While semolina has 1.035mg of manganese, pollock has only 0.018mg.
  • Semolina has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of semolina is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
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 +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.6%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg

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% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +647%
Contains more OtherOther +138%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 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 +92.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 19.9µg 44.1µg 44%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.018mg 44%
Protein 7.51g 23.48g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 80.89g 0g 27%
Copper 0.284mg 0.06mg 25%
Sodium 2mg 419mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Phosphorus 153mg 267mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.054mg 14%
Calories 374kcal 111kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.223mg 13%
Magnesium 27mg 81mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.329mg 9%
Potassium 174mg 430mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 3.949mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.432mg 5%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.57mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.583g 2%
Iron 0.74mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.28mg 2%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.294g 0.159g 1%
Fats 1.03g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 79.09g 0g N/A
Calcium 71mg 72mg 0%
Sugar 0.33g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.691mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Semolina
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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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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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. 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.