Swordfish vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Swordfish and Alaska pollock different?
- Swordfish is richer in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E, while Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
- Swordfish covers your daily need of Vitamin D 103% more than Alaska pollock.
- Swordfish contains 12 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. Swordfish contains 1.911g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.
Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.5% |
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 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +760.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1176.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +572% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +369.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.48g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.368 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 | +2544.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 111kcal |
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| Protein | 23.45g | 23.48g |
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| Fats | 7.93g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg | 430mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.78mg | 0.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 304mg | 267mg |
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| Sodium | 97mg | 419mg |
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| Vitamin A | 129IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 44.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 3.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.432mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.329mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 3.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 77.5mg | 91.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.911g | 0.159g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.544g | 0.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 0.583g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 1.035mg | 1.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.082mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.168mg | 2.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.696mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.21mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.691mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.423g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
91%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.752g)
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 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.
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.