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Surimi vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Surimi and Squid as food different?

  • Surimi contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Squid as food.
  • Squid as food covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 158% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi contains less Sodium.

Fish, surimi and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were 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 less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +4069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +468.8%
Contains more Zinc +948.5%
Contains more Copper +3018.8%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +4069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +468.8%
Contains more Zinc +948.5%
Contains more Copper +3018.8%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%

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.
Surimi
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +907.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +895%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.5%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +907.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +895%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +317.7%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Protein +114%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +360.3%
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +317.7%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Protein +114%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +360.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.162
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.162

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Squid as food Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 1.64g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 32.48g Squid as food
Fats 0.9g 1.4g Squid as food
Carbs 6.85g 1.64g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 158kcal Squid as food
Calcium 9mg 180mg Squid as food
Iron 0.26mg 10.84mg Squid as food
Magnesium 43mg 60mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 282mg 580mg Squid as food
Potassium 112mg 637mg Squid as food
Sodium 143mg 744mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 3.46mg Squid as food
Copper 0.032mg 0.998mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.011mg 0.209mg Squid as food
Selenium 28.1µg 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 67IU 675IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 203µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.017mg Surimi
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 1.729mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.189mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.9mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.27mg Squid as food
Folate 2µg 24µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 5.4µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.364mg Squid as food
Threonine 0.734mg 1.398mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.414mg Squid as food
Leucine 1.202mg 2.287mg Squid as food
Lysine 1.387mg 2.427mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.515mg 0.733mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.164mg Squid as food
Valine 0.77mg 1.419mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.35mg 0.624mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 30mg 224mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.236g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.132g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.078g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.012g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.162g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.268g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Surimi Squid as food
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
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food 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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.