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Brown sugar vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brown sugar and surimi

  • Brown sugar has more calcium and iron; however, surimi is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Surimi covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 67% more than brown sugar.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +822.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +173.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +481.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +377.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2241.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Surimi
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Surimi
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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 CarbsCarbs +1332%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12550%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5597%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Surimi DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.6µg 67%
Selenium 1.2µg 28.1µg 49%
Phosphorus 4mg 282mg 40%
Carbs 98.09g 6.85g 30%
Protein 0.12g 15.18g 30%
Calories 380kcal 99kcal 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Magnesium 9mg 43mg 8%
Calcium 83mg 9mg 7%
Iron 0.71mg 0.26mg 6%
Sodium 28mg 143mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.63mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.443g 3%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.33mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Copper 0.047mg 0.032mg 2%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.011mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.191g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.22mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.9g 1%
Potassium 133mg 112mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 6.85g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.149g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Surimi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Surimi
Surimi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.