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Summer squash vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Summer squash and Alaska pollock different?

  • Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, while Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Choline, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 153% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash is lower in Sodium.

Squash, summer, all varieties, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +872.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +376.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.1%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +602.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21950%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 12% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2900%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1267.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1840.5%
Contains more FatsFats +555.6%
Contains more OtherOther +172.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +737.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +555.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 16kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Protein 1.21g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 0.18g 1.18g Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Summer squash
Net carbs 2.25g 0g Summer squash
Carbs 3.35g 0g Summer squash
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg Summer squash
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 17mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 15mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 262mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.35mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Sugar 2.2g 0g Alaska pollock
Fiber 1.1g 0g Summer squash
Copper 0.051mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.29mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 38mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 2mg 419mg Summer squash
Vitamin A 200IU 51IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.175mg 0.018mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 3µg 0.1µg Summer squash
Folate 29µg 3µg Summer squash
Choline 6.7mg 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.044g 0.159g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.583g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.028mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.042mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 0.069mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 0.065mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.017mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.053mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.025mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Summer squash Alaska pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Summer squash
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.