Salmon vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Salmon and Surimi?
- Salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Surimi.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
- Surimi has 37 times less Vitamin B3 than Salmon. Salmon has 8.045mg of Vitamin B3, while Surimi has 0.22mg.
- Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +243.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3556.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2007.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2056.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1272.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2706% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +927.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 15.18g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 0.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 6.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 143mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 28.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 34µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 0.191g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 0.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.443g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.734mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.709mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.202mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.387mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.515mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.595mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 0.77mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.35mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.157g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.014g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
106%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)