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Whiting vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whiting and Alaska pollock

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Selenium in Alaska pollock is higher than in Whiting.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 44% more than Whiting.
  • Whiting contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, whiting, 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.
Whiting
Whiting
4
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6
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Manganese +622.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Potassium - 430
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Whiting
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Manganese +622.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Potassium - 430
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
Whiting
Whiting
5
:
5
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin A +151%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Whiting
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Alaska pollock
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 A +151%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whiting
Whiting
2
:
1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Other +1308.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65
Whiting
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Alaska pollock
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 +43.2%
Contains more Other +1308.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whiting
Whiting
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1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.583
Whiting
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.583

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whiting 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 Whiting Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 23.48g 23.48g
Fats 1.69g 1.18g Whiting
Calories 116kcal 111kcal Whiting
Calcium 62mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.42mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 27mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 285mg 267mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 430mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 419mg Whiting
Zinc 0.53mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.13mg 0.018mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 128IU 51IU Whiting
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 17µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.28mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU 51IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg 1.3µg Whiting
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.054mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 15µg 3µg Whiting
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.263mg
Threonine 1.029mg 1.029mg
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.082mg
Leucine 1.908mg 1.908mg
Lysine 2.156mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.695mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.917mg
Valine 1.21mg 1.21mg
Histidine 0.691mg 0.691mg
Cholesterol 84mg 86mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.086g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.134g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 0.583g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.