Salmon vs Surimi - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Salmon and Surimi
- Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Potassium, yet Surimi is higher in Phosphorus.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 66% more than Surimi.
- Salmon contains 36 times more Vitamin B3 than Surimi. While Salmon contains 7.86mg of Vitamin B3, Surimi contains only 0.22mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Fish, surimi.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Iron
+207.7%
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Potassium
+337.5%
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Sodium
-69.2%
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Zinc
+93.9%
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Copper
+681.3%
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Magnesium
+48.3%
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Phosphorus
+41%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Iron
+207.7%
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Potassium
+337.5%
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Sodium
-69.2%
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Zinc
+93.9%
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Copper
+681.3%
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Magnesium
+48.3%
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Phosphorus
+41%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+1030%
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Vitamin B2
+1709.5%
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Vitamin B3
+3472.7%
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Vitamin B5
+2277.1%
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Vitamin B6
+2626.7%
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Folate
+1150%
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Vitamin B12
+98.8%
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Vitamin A
+67.5%
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Vitamin B1
+1030%
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Vitamin B2
+1709.5%
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Vitamin B3
+3472.7%
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Vitamin B5
+2277.1%
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Vitamin B6
+2626.7%
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Folate
+1150%
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Vitamin B12
+98.8%
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Vitamin A
+67.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30.7%
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Fats
+604.4%
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Other
+628.8%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+11.4%
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Protein
+30.7%
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Fats
+604.4%
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+628.8%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+11.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1311.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+473.1%
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Saturated Fat
-80.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1311.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+473.1%
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Saturated Fat
-80.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g |
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Protein | 19.84g | 15.18g |
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Fats | 6.34g | 0.9g |
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Carbs | 0g | 6.85g |
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Calories | 142kcal | 99kcal |
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Calcium | 12mg | 9mg |
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Iron | 0.8mg | 0.26mg |
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Magnesium | 29mg | 43mg |
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Phosphorus | 200mg | 282mg |
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Potassium | 490mg | 112mg |
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Sodium | 44mg | 143mg |
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Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.33mg |
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Copper | 0.25mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin A | 40IU | 67IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 20µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.63mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.021mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 0.22mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.03mg |
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Folate | 25µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 1.6µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.092mg |
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Threonine | 0.87mg | 0.734mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0.709mg |
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Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.202mg |
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Lysine | 1.822mg | 1.387mg |
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Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.515mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.595mg |
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Valine | 1.022mg | 0.77mg |
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Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.35mg |
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Cholesterol | 55mg | 30mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.981g | 0.191g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0.241g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0.157g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0.014g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.103g | 0.149g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 0.443g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
83%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

27%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is cheaper?

Surimi is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Salmon 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.