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Steak vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Steak and Alaska pollock

  • Steak is richer in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Alaska pollock is 61% higher.
  • Steak contains 53 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. Steak contains 8.443g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +1012.3%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +1012.3%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1511.9%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Contains more Other +213%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 Fats +1511.9%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Contains more Other +213%
Equal in Protein - 23.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6744%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6744%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 24.85g 23.48g Steak
Fats 19.02g 1.18g Steak
Calories 271kcal 111kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 2.4mg 0.56mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 163mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 279mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 58mg 419mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 0.57mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.06mg Steak
Manganese 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 31.8µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 25IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 6IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.054mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.223mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.949mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.329mg Steak
Folate 6µg 3µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.263mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 1.029mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.082mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.908mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 2.157mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.917mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 1.21mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.691mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 86mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.134g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.583g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Steak 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
49%
Steak
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.284g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
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)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.