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Surimi vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Surimi and Skipjack tuna different?

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 than Surimi.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 116% higher.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

Fish, surimi and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Potassium +366.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Potassium +366.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 44
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +481%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3170%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +481%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3170%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Protein +85.8%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Other +1026%
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Protein +85.8%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Other +1026%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.403
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.403

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Skipjack tuna
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 Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 0.9g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 9mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.26mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 43mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 282mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 112mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 143mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.33mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.032mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 67IU 60IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 18µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 2µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.734mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.202mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.387mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.515mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.77mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.35mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 30mg 60mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.42g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.237g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.091g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.403g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Surimi Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna 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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.