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Tamale vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamale and pollock

  • Tamale is richer in fiber, yet pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 130% higher.
  • Pollock contains less saturated fat.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index than tamale.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) 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.
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
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 IronIron +117.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +866.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +635%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg
~equal in Sodium ~419mg

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.
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Pollock
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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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.054mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 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 FatsFats +418.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +273.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.5%
~equal in Water ~73.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1944%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 3.66µg 130%
Selenium 6µg 44.1µg 69%
Protein 6.28g 23.48g 34%
Phosphorus 99mg 267mg 24%
Cholesterol 17mg 86mg 23%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 3.949mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.329mg 14%
Magnesium 22mg 81mg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.223mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.396g 0.159g 10%
Potassium 131mg 430mg 9%
Fats 6.12g 1.18g 8%
Iron 1.22mg 0.56mg 8%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.57mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.018mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.739g 0.134g 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Carbs 18.12g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.432mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Calcium 29mg 72mg 4%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Calories 153kcal 111kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 0.583g 1%
Net carbs 15.02g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.99g 0g N/A
Copper 0.063mg 0.06mg 0%
Sodium 427mg 419mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.054mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.691mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Tamale
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients
  2. 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.