Sockeye salmon vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sockeye salmon and Alaska pollock
- Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Alaska pollock is higher in Selenium, and Magnesium.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin D 103% more than Alaska pollock.
- Sockeye salmon has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Alaska pollock. While Sockeye salmon has 1.274mg of Vitamin B5, Alaska pollock has only 0.432mg.
- Sockeye salmon has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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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Phosphorus
+14.2%
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Sodium
-78%
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Copper
+26.7%
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Calcium
+554.5%
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Magnesium
+125%
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Manganese
+38.5%
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Selenium
+24.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Equal in Potassium - 430
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
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Phosphorus
+14.2%
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Sodium
-78%
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Copper
+26.7%
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Calcium
+554.5%
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Magnesium
+125%
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Manganese
+38.5%
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Selenium
+24.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Equal in Potassium - 430
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
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
+278.4%
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Vitamin E
+253.6%
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Vitamin D
+1184.6%
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Vitamin B1
+190.7%
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Vitamin B2
+10.3%
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Vitamin B3
+156.3%
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Vitamin B5
+194.9%
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Vitamin B6
+151.4%
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Folate
+133.3%
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Vitamin B12
+22.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+278.4%
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Vitamin E
+253.6%
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Vitamin D
+1184.6%
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Vitamin B1
+190.7%
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Vitamin B2
+10.3%
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Vitamin B3
+156.3%
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Vitamin B5
+194.9%
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Vitamin B6
+151.4%
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Folate
+133.3%
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Vitamin B12
+22.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.8%
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Fats
+372%
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+172.6%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
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0 g
Water:
67.33 g
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0.62 g
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23.48 g
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1.18 g
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0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
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Protein
+12.8%
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Fats
+372%
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+172.6%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1291%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+127.6%
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Saturated Fat
-83.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.327 g
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1291%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+127.6%
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Saturated Fat
-83.6%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 26.48g | 23.48g |
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Fats | 5.57g | 1.18g |
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Calories | 156kcal | 111kcal |
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Calcium | 11mg | 72mg |
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Iron | 0.52mg | 0.56mg |
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Magnesium | 36mg | 81mg |
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Phosphorus | 305mg | 267mg |
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Potassium | 436mg | 430mg |
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Sodium | 92mg | 419mg |
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Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.57mg |
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Copper | 0.076mg | 0.06mg |
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Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.018mg |
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Selenium | 35.5µg | 44.1µg |
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Vitamin A | 193IU | 51IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 58µg | 17µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 0.28mg |
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Vitamin D | 670IU | 51IU |
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Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.054mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.223mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 3.949mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.432mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.329mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 3.66µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.263mg |
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Threonine | 1.247mg | 1.029mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.082mg |
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Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.908mg |
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Lysine | 2.574mg | 2.157mg |
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Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.696mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.917mg |
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Valine | 1.461mg | 1.21mg |
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Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.691mg |
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Cholesterol | 61mg | 86mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.969g | 0.159g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.423g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.086g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.027g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.864g | 0.134g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 0.583g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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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
137%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is cheaper?

Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $6)
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)