Shark vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Shark and Alaska pollock
- Shark has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
- Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
- Shark has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Alaska pollock. Shark has 70µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Alaska pollock has 17µg.
- Shark is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
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Iron
+50%
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Sodium
-81.1%
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Calcium
+111.8%
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Magnesium
+65.3%
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Phosphorus
+27.1%
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Potassium
+168.8%
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Zinc
+32.6%
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Copper
+81.8%
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Manganese
+20%
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Selenium
+20.8%
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Iron
+50%
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Sodium
-81.1%
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Calcium
+111.8%
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Magnesium
+65.3%
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Phosphorus
+27.1%
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Potassium
+168.8%
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Zinc
+32.6%
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Copper
+81.8%
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Manganese
+20%
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Selenium
+20.8%
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.
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Vitamin A
+356.9%
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Vitamin E
+257.1%
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Vitamin B5
+60.9%
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Vitamin B6
+21.6%
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Vitamin D
+116.7%
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Vitamin B1
+28.6%
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Vitamin B2
+259.7%
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Vitamin B3
+34.4%
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Vitamin B12
+145.6%
Equal in Folate - 3
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+356.9%
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Vitamin E
+257.1%
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Vitamin B5
+60.9%
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Vitamin B6
+21.6%
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Vitamin D
+116.7%
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Vitamin B1
+28.6%
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Vitamin B2
+259.7%
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Vitamin B3
+34.4%
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Vitamin B12
+145.6%
Equal in Folate - 3
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+282.2%
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Protein
+11.9%
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Other
+81.7%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Protein:
20.98 g
Fats:
4.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.58 g
Other:
0.93 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
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Fats
+282.2%
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Protein
+11.9%
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+81.7%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1249.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+105%
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Saturated Fat
-82.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.195 g
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1249.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+105%
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Saturated Fat
-82.8%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 20.98g | 23.48g |
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| Fats | 4.51g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 130kcal | 111kcal |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 72mg |
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| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 267mg |
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| Potassium | 160mg | 430mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 419mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 36.5µg | 44.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 233IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 70µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 3.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 0.432mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.329mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 3.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.92mg | 1.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 1.082mg |
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| Leucine | 1.705mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 1.926mg | 2.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.696mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.081mg | 1.21mg |
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| Histidine | 0.618mg | 0.691mg |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 86mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.925g | 0.159g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | 0.423g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.808g | 0.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 0.583g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
38%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.