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Tilefish vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tilefish and pollock

  • Tilefish has more selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12 and magnesium.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 48% more than tilefish.
  • Pollock has 3 times less vitamin B1 than tilefish. Tilefish has 0.14mg of vitamin B1, while pollock has 0.054mg.
  • Tilefish contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilefish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
Contains more IronIron +80.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg

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 0% 7% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.329mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 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 FatsFats +297.5%
Contains more OtherOther +191.4%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +894%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 3.66µg 48%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Sodium 59mg 419mg 16%
Selenium 51.5µg 44.1µg 13%
Magnesium 33mg 81mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.432mg 9%
Cholesterol 64mg 86mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.054mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Fats 4.69g 1.18g 5%
Calcium 26mg 72mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 0.583g 4%
Phosphorus 236mg 267mg 4%
Folate 17µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.223mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.868g 0.159g 3%
Iron 0.31mg 0.56mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.332g 0.134g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 3.949mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.329mg 2%
Calories 147kcal 111kcal 2%
Protein 24.49g 23.48g 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Potassium 512mg 430mg 2%
Copper 0.052mg 0.06mg 1%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.57mg 0%
Vitamin A 21µg 17µg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.018mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.074mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.99mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.249mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.725mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.262mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilefish Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
46%
Tilefish
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilefish
Tilefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.709g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/nutrients
  2. 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.