Crab vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between crab and surimi
- The amount of copper, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B6 in crab is higher than in surimi.
- Crab covers your daily copper needs 87% more than surimi.
- Surimi has 26 times less folate than crab. Crab has 51µg of folate, while surimi has 2µg.
- Surimi contains less sodium.
- Surimi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of surimi is 50, while the glycemic index of crab is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +911.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2443.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1054.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +572.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +192.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1148.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1324.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~76.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.7% |
~equal in
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.032mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 1.6µg | 72% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.33mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 28.1µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 30mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.07mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 143mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 2µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0.63mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 282mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.021mg | 6% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 15.18g | 5% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 112mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.443g | 1% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.191g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0.149g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
56%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)