Sockeye salmon vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sockeye salmon and pollock
- Sockeye salmon has more vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, pollock is higher in selenium and magnesium.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin D, 103% more than pollock.
- Sockeye salmon has 3 times more vitamin B5 than pollock. While sockeye salmon has 1.274mg of vitamin B5, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +554.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.2% |
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 | +241.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +253.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +372% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.6% |
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Carbs
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 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 | +1291% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 1.3µg | 77% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 51IU | 77% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 3.949mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.329mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 3.66µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.432mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 44.1µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 419mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 81mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.054mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Fats | 5.57g | 1.18g | 7% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Protein | 26.48g | 23.48g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 305mg | 267mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 17µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 0.28mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 0.583g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 0.159g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 0.134g | 4% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 91.6mg | 4% |
| Calories | 156kcal | 111kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.223mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 430mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
113%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pollock is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)