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Surimi vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Surimi and Mackerel?

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Magnesium than Surimi.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 725% higher.
  • Surimi is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, surimi and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Surimi
Surimi
1
:
9
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +503.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125.6%
Contains more Potassium +258%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +184.8%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +503.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125.6%
Contains more Potassium +258%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +184.8%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278

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.
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1087.5%
Equal in Folate - 2
Surimi
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1087.5%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +1878.9%
Contains more Other +594.5%
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +1878.9%
Contains more Other +594.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
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2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4602%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +870.7%
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4602%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +870.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.9g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 9mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 0.26mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 43mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 282mg 278mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 143mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.33mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.032mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 28.1µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 67IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.734mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.202mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.387mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.515mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.77mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.35mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 30mg 75mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 4.176g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Mackerel
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
20%
Surimi
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.