Shad vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Shad and Alaska pollock
- Shad has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, and Magnesium.
- Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 147% more.
- Shad has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Alaska pollock. Shad has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Alaska pollock has 0.054mg.
- Shad is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shad, american, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.3% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +238.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2514.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.71 g
Fats:
17.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.22 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1395.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
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Protein
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 252kcal | 111kcal |
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| Protein | 21.71g | 23.48g |
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| Fats | 17.65g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 492mg | 430mg |
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 349mg | 267mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 419mg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 3.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.432mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.329mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 3.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.082mg |
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| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.696mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.21mg |
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| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.691mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g |
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| 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
40%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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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