Clam vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are clam and surimi different?
- Surimi contains less vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin B3 than clam.
- Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4054% more than surimi.
- Surimi contains less sodium.
- Surimi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of surimi is 50, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +922.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +460.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +980.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2050% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +727.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8990.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +755% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1928.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1424.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +871.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6080.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +411% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.6% |
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Saturated fat
~0.191g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 1.6µg | 4054% |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.032mg | 73% |
| Selenium | 64µg | 28.1µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 143mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.011mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.81mg | 0.26mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.021mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 0.33mg | 22% |
| Protein | 25.55g | 15.18g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 0.22mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 20µg | 17% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 112mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 282mg | 8% |
| Folate | 29µg | 2µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 6.85g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.443g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 0.191g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.149g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
983%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 1059mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins