Scallops vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scallops and surimi different?
- Scallops are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, surimi is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for scallops is 23% higher.
- Scallops contain 10 times more folate than surimi. While scallops contain 20µg of folate, surimi contains only 2µg.
- Surimi has less sodium.
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, surimi are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +180.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +369.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +389.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.6% |
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Fats
~0.9g
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Water
~76.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 1.6µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 143mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 282mg | 21% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 28.1µg | 12% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 15.18g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 0.33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 112mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 0.443g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 6.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 0.191g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.149g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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
32%
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 - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallops is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallops is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallops is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)