Whitefish vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between whitefish and pollock
- Whitefish has more phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 113% more than whitefish.
- Pollock has 7 times less saturated fat than whitefish. Whitefish has 1.162g of saturated fat, while pollock has 0.159g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 CopperCopper | +53.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +377.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.1% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +281.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +536.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1809.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 3.66µg | 113% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 44.1µg | 51% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 65mg | 419mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 0.583g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 267mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.054mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.51g | 1.18g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.432mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 81mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.57mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.559g | 0.134g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.223mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.162g | 0.159g | 5% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 111kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Protein | 24.47g | 23.48g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 3.949mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.329mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 430mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.073mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.248mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 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 Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.003g)
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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