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Shrimp vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Alaska pollock different?

  • Shrimp is richer in Copper, Vitamin E , Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, while Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 8 times more Vitamin E than Alaska pollock. Shrimp contains 2.2mg of Vitamin E , while Alaska pollock contains 0.28mg.
  • Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
:
4
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Calcium +26.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Zinc +186%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +172.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +26.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Zinc +186%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +172.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
5
:
6
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin A +490.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.5%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +490.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.583
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.583

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.7g 1.18g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 111kcal Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 72mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 37mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 306mg 267mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 947mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 1.63mg 0.57mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.06mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.018mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 44.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 51IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 17µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.28mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.432mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 24µg 3µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.904mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.95mg 1.908mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 2.157mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.917mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.501mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 211mg 86mg Alaska pollock
Trans Fat 0.035g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.086g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.134g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.583g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Shrimp
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.362g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.