Surimi vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between surimi and pollock?
- Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than surimi.
- Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 86% higher.
- Surimi is lower in cholesterol.
- Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than pollock (0).
We used Fish, surimi and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.5% |
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 3.66µg | 86% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 44.1µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 3.949mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.329mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 86mg | 19% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 23.48g | 17% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.223mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 419mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 81mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 430mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.432mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 267mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 0.583g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 111kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 0.159g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.027g | N/A |
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
19%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
59%
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?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)