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.
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Calcium
+700%
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Iron
+115.4%
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Magnesium
+88.4%
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Potassium
+283.9%
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Zinc
+72.7%
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Copper
+87.5%
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Manganese
+63.6%
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Selenium
+56.9%
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Sodium
-65.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
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Calcium
+700%
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Iron
+115.4%
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Magnesium
+88.4%
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Potassium
+283.9%
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Zinc
+72.7%
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Copper
+87.5%
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Manganese
+63.6%
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Selenium
+56.9%
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Sodium
-65.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
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.
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Vitamin B1
+170%
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Vitamin B2
+961.9%
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Vitamin B3
+1695%
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Vitamin B5
+517.1%
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Vitamin B6
+996.7%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+128.8%
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Vitamin A
+31.4%
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Vitamin E
+125%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin B1
+170%
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Vitamin B2
+961.9%
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Vitamin B3
+1695%
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Vitamin B5
+517.1%
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Vitamin B6
+996.7%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+128.8%
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Vitamin A
+31.4%
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Vitamin E
+125%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+54.7%
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Fats
+31.1%
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Other
+131.5%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 76.34
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
15.18 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
6.85 g
Water:
76.34 g
Other:
0.73 g
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Protein
+54.7%
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Fats
+31.1%
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+131.5%
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Carbs
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Equal in Water - 76.34
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+31.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
Saturated Fat:
0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.443 g
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Saturated Fat
-16.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+31.6%
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Monounsaturated 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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g |
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Protein | 23.48g | 15.18g |
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Fats | 1.18g | 0.9g |
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Carbs | 0g | 6.85g |
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Calories | 111kcal | 99kcal |
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Calcium | 72mg | 9mg |
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Iron | 0.56mg | 0.26mg |
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Magnesium | 81mg | 43mg |
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Phosphorus | 267mg | 282mg |
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Potassium | 430mg | 112mg |
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Sodium | 419mg | 143mg |
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Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.33mg |
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Copper | 0.06mg | 0.032mg |
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Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.011mg |
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Selenium | 44.1µg | 28.1µg |
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Vitamin A | 51IU | 67IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 20µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.63mg |
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Vitamin D | 51IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.021mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 0.22mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.03mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1.6µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.092mg |
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Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.734mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.709mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.202mg |
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Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.387mg |
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Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.515mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.595mg |
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Valine | 1.21mg | 0.77mg |
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Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.35mg |
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Cholesterol | 86mg | 30mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 0.191g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.241g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.157g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.014g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.149g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.443g |
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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
62%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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)