Sunfish vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sunfish and pollock
- Sunfish is higher in manganese, copper, zinc, and iron, yet pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 56% more than sunfish.
- Sunfish contains 50 times more manganese than pollock. While sunfish contains 0.897mg of manganese, pollock contains only 0.018mg.
- The amount of sodium in sunfish is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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 CalciumCalcium | +43.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +541.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +249.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4883.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231.4% |
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Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.1% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 3.66µg | 56% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 44.1µg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.018mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.06mg | 36% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.462mg | 3.949mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.329mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 419mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.99mg | 0.57mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 0.56mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.223mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 81mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.432mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 267mg | 5% |
| Folate | 17µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Protein | 24.87g | 23.48g | 3% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.092mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.315g | 0.583g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 430mg | 1% |
| Calories | 114kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 86mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.178g | 0.159g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.09mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.146mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.022mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.284mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.971mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.281mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.047g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.092g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.042g | 0.027g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (86 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.