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Surimi vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Surimi and Tuna

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus in Tuna is higher than in Surimi.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 146% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
2
:
8
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +253.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Potassium +370.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +285.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +253.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Potassium +370.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +285.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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
:
7
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9931.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9931.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +52.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +52.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
3
:
0
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.205
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.138
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.205
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.138

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.9g 0.59g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 9mg 4mg Surimi
Iron 0.26mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 112mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 143mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.33mg 0.45mg Tuna
Copper 0.032mg 0.043mg Tuna
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 28.1µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 67IU 65IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.29mg Surimi
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.734mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.202mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.387mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.515mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.77mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.35mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 30mg 47mg Surimi
Trans Fat 0.02g Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.205g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.105g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.015g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.005g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.138g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.175g Surimi
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi 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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.