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Smoked salmon vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Smoked salmon and Surimi?

  • Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Surimi is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
  • Surimi has 21 times less Vitamin B3 than Smoked salmon. Smoked salmon has 4.72mg of Vitamin B3, while Surimi has 0.22mg.
  • Surimi is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +226.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains more Copper +618.8%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +226.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains more Copper +618.8%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.33

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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Surimi
Contains more Vitamin A +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +103.8%
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +103.8%
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +380%
Contains more Other +639.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 76.34
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +380%
Contains more Other +639.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 76.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1257.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1257.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoked salmon Surimi
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 18.28g 15.18g Smoked salmon
Fats 4.32g 0.9g Smoked salmon
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 117kcal 99kcal Smoked salmon
Calcium 11mg 9mg Smoked salmon
Iron 0.85mg 0.26mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 164mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 175mg 112mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 672mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 0.31mg 0.33mg Surimi
Copper 0.23mg 0.032mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.011mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 32.4µg 28.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 87IU 67IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 20µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.63mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.021mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.22mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.07mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.03mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 1.6µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.092mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg 0.734mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.709mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg 1.202mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg 1.387mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg 0.515mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.595mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg 0.77mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg 0.35mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg 30mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0.241g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.157g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.014g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 0.149g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 0.443g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Surimi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
99%
Smoked salmon
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/nutrients
  2. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.