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Carp vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carp and Surimi different?

  • Carp has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Surimi is richer in Selenium.
  • Carp covers your daily need of Phosphorus 36% more than Surimi.
  • Carp has 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Surimi. Carp has 0.87mg of Vitamin B5, while Surimi has 0.07mg.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, surimi 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.
Carp
8
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2
Surimi
Contains more Calcium +477.8%
Contains more Iron +511.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +281.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Zinc +475.8%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +477.8%
Contains more Iron +511.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +281.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Zinc +475.8%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%

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.
Carp
7
:
4
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +630%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +630%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
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3
Surimi
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Fats +696.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.7%
Equal in Water - 76.34
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
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 +50.6%
Contains more Fats +696.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.7%
Equal in Water - 76.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
:
1
Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1903.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1903.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 22.86g 15.18g Carp
Fats 7.17g 0.9g Carp
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 162kcal 99kcal Carp
Calcium 52mg 9mg Carp
Iron 1.59mg 0.26mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 531mg 282mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 112mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 143mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 0.33mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.032mg Carp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.011mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 32IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.02mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.021mg Carp
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 0.22mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.03mg Carp
Folate 17µg 2µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.092mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg 0.734mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0.709mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 1.202mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 1.387mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.515mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.595mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 0.77mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.35mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 30mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.157g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.014g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 0.149g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 0.443g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp 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
33%
Carp
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.197g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
Carp is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.