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Yellowtail vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yellowtail and Alaska pollock

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 100% more.
  • Yellowtail has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Alaska pollock. Yellowtail has 0.175mg of Vitamin B1, while Alaska pollock has 0.054mg.
  • Yellowtail is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, yellowtail, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
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 +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.018mg
~equal in Selenium ~44.1µg

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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +192.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more FatsFats +469.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.65g
~equal in Other ~1.69g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 187kcal 111kcal Yellowtail
Protein 29.67g 23.48g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 1.18g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 86mg Yellowtail
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 38mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 29mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 538mg 430mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 0.56mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.67mg 0.57mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 50mg 419mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 51IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A 31µg 17µg Yellowtail
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.054mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 3.949mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.432mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 4µg 3µg Yellowtail
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.263mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 1.029mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.082mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.908mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.157mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.696mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.917mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.21mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.691mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail Alaska 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
37%
Yellowtail
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.