Shrimp vs Alaska pollock - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shrimp and Alaska pollock different?
- Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Zinc, while Alaska pollock is higher in Magnesium, and Potassium.
- Shrimp covers your daily need of Copper 35% more than Alaska pollock.
- Shrimp contains 3 times more Zinc than Alaska pollock. Shrimp contains 1.64mg of Zinc, while Alaska pollock contains 0.57mg.
- Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol.
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types were used 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-73.5%
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Zinc
+187.7%
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Copper
+531.7%
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Magnesium
+107.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.7%
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Potassium
+66%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Equal in Iron - 0.56
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Sodium
-73.5%
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Zinc
+187.7%
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Copper
+531.7%
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Magnesium
+107.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.7%
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Potassium
+66%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Fats
+321.4%
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Other
+39.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 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
+321.4%
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Other
+39.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-64.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+179.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+638%
Saturated Fat:
0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.079 g
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
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Saturated Fat
-64.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+179.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+638%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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 |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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Protein | 23.98g | 23.48g |
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Fats | 0.28g | 1.18g |
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Carbs | 0.2g | 0g |
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Calories | 99kcal | 111kcal |
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Calcium | 70mg | 72mg |
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Iron | 0.51mg | 0.56mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 81mg |
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Phosphorus | 237mg | 267mg |
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Potassium | 259mg | 430mg |
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Sodium | 111mg | 419mg |
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Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.57mg |
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Copper | 0.379mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin A | 51IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 17µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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Vitamin D | 51IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg |
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Folate | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.263mg |
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Threonine | 1.029mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.082mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg |
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Lysine | 2.157mg |
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Methionine | 0.696mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.917mg |
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Valine | 1.21mg |
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Histidine | 0.691mg |
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Cholesterol | 189mg | 86mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.159g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.423g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.086g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.027g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 0.134g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.583g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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62%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)