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Corned beef vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and surimi?

  • Corned beef is richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B2, while surimi is higher in phosphorus.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for zinc is 39% higher.
  • Surimi has 33 times less saturated fat than corned beef. Corned beef has 6.34g of saturated fat, while surimi has 0.191g.
  • Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Fish, surimi types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +615.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1287.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +293.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2008.9%
Contains more OtherOther +254.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1357.4%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +6087.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Surimi
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Surimi DV% diff.
Zinc 4.58mg 0.33mg 39%
Sodium 973mg 143mg 36%
Fats 18.98g 0.9g 28%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.191g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.149g 23%
Cholesterol 98mg 30mg 23%
Phosphorus 125mg 282mg 22%
Iron 1.86mg 0.26mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.22mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.03mg 15%
Copper 0.154mg 0.032mg 14%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.021mg 11%
Selenium 32.8µg 28.1µg 9%
Calories 251kcal 99kcal 8%
Magnesium 12mg 43mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.07mg 7%
Protein 18.17g 15.18g 6%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.443g 2%
Carbs 0.47g 6.85g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.02mg 1%
Potassium 145mg 112mg 1%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 6.85g N/A
Calcium 8mg 9mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.