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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Surimi

  • Atlantic Mackerel is higher than Surimi in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 296% more than Surimi.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 41 times more Vitamin B3 than Surimi. While Atlantic Mackerel contains 9.08mg of Vitamin B3, Surimi contains only 0.22mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Surimi is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, surimi.

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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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
9
:
1
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +526.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +180.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +526.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +180.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
11
:
1
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Folate +100%
Atlantic 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% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
:
2
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +1443.3%
Contains more Other +442.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +1443.3%
Contains more Other +442.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3561.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3561.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +656.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 18.6g 15.18g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 0.9g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 205kcal 99kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 9mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 1.63mg 0.26mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 43mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 314mg 112mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 143mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.33mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.032mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 44.1µg 28.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 67IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 20µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.02mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.021mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 0.22mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.07mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.03mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 2µg Surimi
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 1.6µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.092mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg 0.734mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.709mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.202mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 1.387mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.515mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.595mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.77mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.35mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 30mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.241g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.157g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.014g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.149g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.443g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Surimi
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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.