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Skipjack tuna vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Skipjack tuna and Alaska pollock?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 93% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Alaska pollock. While Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Alaska pollock has only 0.329mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types 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.
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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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Contains more Vitamin A +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.2%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
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 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.2%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Other +386.4%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.18
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 Protein +20.1%
Contains more Other +386.4%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.7%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 28.21g 23.48g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.18g Skipjack tuna
Calories 132kcal 111kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 1.6mg 0.56mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 285mg 267mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 430mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 419mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.57mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.06mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 51IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 17µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.949mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.432mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.329mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 3µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.263mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.029mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.082mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.908mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.157mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.696mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.917mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.21mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.691mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 86mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.086g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.134g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.583g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.