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Alaska pollock vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Alaska pollock and Surimi?

  • Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than Surimi.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% higher.
  • Surimi has 18 times less Vitamin B3 than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock has 3.949mg of Vitamin B3, while Surimi has 0.22mg.
  • Surimi is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, surimi types in this comparison.

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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 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.9%
Contains more IronIron +115.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg

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 0% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Surimi
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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% 4% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1695%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +996.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Surimi
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.7%
Contains more FatsFats +31.1%
Contains more OtherOther +131.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~76.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Surimi Opinion
Calories 111kcal 99kcal Alaska pollock
Protein 23.48g 15.18g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 0.9g Alaska pollock
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Cholesterol 86mg 30mg Surimi
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 43mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 9mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 112mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.26mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 0.33mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 282mg Surimi
Sodium 419mg 143mg Surimi
Vitamin A 51IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A 17µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.011mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg 28.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.02mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.021mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.22mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.07mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.03mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.6µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 3µg 2µg Alaska pollock
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.191g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.149g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.443g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.092mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.734mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.709mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.202mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.387mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.515mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.595mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.77mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.35mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.241g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.014g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Surimi
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
61%
Alaska pollock
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.