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Tamarind vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tamarind and pollock different?

  • Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, and fiber; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 153% higher.
  • Tamarind has less sodium.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index (0) than tamarind (23).

Tamarinds, raw and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +470%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3292.3%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +692.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +398.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +965.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +59.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +738.6%
Contains more FatsFats +96.7%
Contains more WaterWater +134.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 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 +35.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +888.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Pollock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tamarind Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 1.3µg 44.1µg 78%
Protein 2.8g 23.48g 41%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.054mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Iron 2.8mg 0.56mg 28%
Phosphorus 113mg 267mg 22%
Carbs 62.5g 0g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.329mg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Sodium 28mg 419mg 17%
Choline 8.6mg 91.6mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 3.949mg 13%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.432mg 6%
Calories 239kcal 111kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Potassium 628mg 430mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.223mg 5%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.57mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.583g 3%
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg 3%
Folate 14µg 3µg 3%
Magnesium 92mg 81mg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.159g 1%
Fats 0.6g 1.18g 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 0g N/A
Calcium 74mg 72mg 0%
Sugar 38.8g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind 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
18%
Tamarind
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.