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Catfish vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Catfish and Surimi

  • Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Surimi is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Catfish is 49% higher.
  • Catfish contains 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Surimi. Catfish contains 0.811mg of Vitamin B5, while Surimi contains 0.07mg.
  • Surimi contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Catfish
Catfish
6
:
3
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Potassium +226.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.8%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +183.8%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Iron - 0.26
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Potassium +226.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.8%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +183.8%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Iron - 0.26

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.
Catfish
Catfish
10
:
1
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin E +54%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1058.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1058.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +3250%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
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 E +54%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1058.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1058.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +3250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Catfish
Catfish
2
:
3
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 76.34
Equal in Other - 0.73
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 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 +21.5%
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 76.34
Equal in Other - 0.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Catfish
Catfish
2
:
1
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1990.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1990.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 18.44g 15.18g Catfish
Fats 7.19g 0.9g Catfish
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 144kcal 99kcal Catfish
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Iron 0.28mg 0.26mg Catfish
Magnesium 23mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 247mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 366mg 112mg Catfish
Sodium 119mg 143mg Catfish
Zinc 0.58mg 0.33mg Catfish
Copper 0.039mg 0.032mg Catfish
Manganese 0.018mg 0.011mg Catfish
Selenium 9.9µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 2IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.63mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.02mg Catfish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.021mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 0.22mg Catfish
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.07mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.03mg Catfish
Folate 12µg 2µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 1.6µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.092mg Catfish
Threonine 0.833mg 0.734mg Catfish
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0.709mg Catfish
Leucine 1.396mg 1.202mg Catfish
Lysine 1.677mg 1.387mg Catfish
Methionine 0.539mg 0.515mg Catfish
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.595mg Catfish
Valine 0.894mg 0.77mg Catfish
Histidine 0.404mg 0.35mg Catfish
Cholesterol 66mg 30mg Surimi
Trans Fat 0.063g Surimi
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.014g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 0.149g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 0.443g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Catfish 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
46%
Catfish
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.