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.
- Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than alaska pollock (0).
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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~76.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1.6µg | 86% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 28.1µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 0.22mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.03mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 30mg | 19% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 15.18g | 17% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.021mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 143mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 112mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Calcium | 72mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.032mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 282mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.443g | 1% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 0.191g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.149g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.014g | N/A |
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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
60%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
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)