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Chicken sandwich vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken sandwich and surimi

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1, while surimi has more vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Surimi's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • Surimi contains 35 times less vitamin B3 than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 7.72mg of vitamin B3, while surimi contains 0.22mg.
  • The amount of sodium in surimi is lower.
  • Surimi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of surimi is 50, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +544.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +580.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1890.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.2%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1176.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8400%
Contains more FolateFolate +2250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1130.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 FatsFats +1143.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205%
Contains more OtherOther +269.9%
Contains more WaterWater +56%
~equal in Protein ~15.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2907.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +617.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Surimi DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 1.6µg 61%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.22mg 47%
Sodium 753mg 143mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.03mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.07mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.021mg 21%
Iron 1.77mg 0.26mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.443g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.02mg 18%
Fats 11.19g 0.9g 16%
Selenium 19.9µg 28.1µg 15%
Phosphorus 185mg 282mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.63mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.149g 11%
Folate 47µg 2µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.191g 9%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.011mg 9%
Calories 250kcal 99kcal 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 0.1µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Calcium 58mg 9mg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 43mg 5%
Carbs 20.89g 6.85g 5%
Copper 0.067mg 0.032mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 112mg 4%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.33mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 20µg 2%
Protein 16.28g 15.18g 2%
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 6.85g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
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 0.003g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.