Pollock vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pollock and tamale
- Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B2, yet tamale is richer in fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 130% higher.
- Pollock contains 7 times more selenium than tamale. Pollock contains 44.1µg of selenium, while tamale contains 6µg.
- Tamale contains less cholesterol.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index than tamale.
Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 | +268.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +635% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +866.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +178.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +577.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.54µg | 130% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 6µg | 69% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 6.28g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 99mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 17mg | 23% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.59mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.143mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 22mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 2.396g | 10% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 131mg | 9% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 6.12g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.22mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.205mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Calcium | 72mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 153kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.688g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 427mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +273.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +418.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1944% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18% |
