Surimi vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between surimi and salmon?
- 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 is lower in cholesterol.
- Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than salmon (0).
We used Fish, surimi and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| 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% |
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 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1272.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2706% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +927.8% |
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 price |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 2.8µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 8.045mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.647mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1.475mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 4.553g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.34mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 41.4µg | 24% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 12.35g | 18% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 15.18g | 22.1g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 4.181g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 2.397g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.135mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 384mg | 8% |
| Folate | 2µg | 34µg | 8% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 206kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 69µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 252mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1.14mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.17g | 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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
44%
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)