Smelt vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Smelt and Alaska pollock?
- Smelt is higher in Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Smelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 38% more.
- Smelt has 4 times more Zinc than Alaska pollock. While Smelt has 2.12mg of Zinc, Alaska pollock has only 0.57mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Smelt is lower.
We used Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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 IronIron | +105.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +271.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
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 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.6 g
Fats:
3.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.79 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.135 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +513.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 124kcal | 111kcal |
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| Protein | 22.6g | 23.48g |
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| Fats | 3.1g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 372mg | 430mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 2.12mg | 0.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 295mg | 267mg |
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| Sodium | 77mg | 419mg |
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| Vitamin A | 58IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 17µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 3.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.432mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.329mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 3.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.579g | 0.159g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.822g | 0.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 0.583g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.991mg | 1.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 1.082mg |
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| Leucine | 1.837mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.076mg | 2.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.696mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.164mg | 1.21mg |
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| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.691mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | 0.423g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | 0.027g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)