Pollock vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pollock and amaranth different?
- Pollock is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pollock is 70% higher.
- Pollock contains 70 times more sodium than amaranth. While pollock contains 419mg of sodium, amaranth contains only 6mg.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index (0) than amaranth (97).
Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +701.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4644.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +913.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1580.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +517.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 153% | |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 5.5µg | 70% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 3.8g | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.854mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 0.235mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.1mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 6mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 148mg | 17% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.113mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.022mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.149mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 135mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 18.69g | 6% |
| Folate | 3µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 1% | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 102kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | N/A |
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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 glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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