Fast food vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fast food and surimi?
- Fast food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and manganese, while surimi is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.
- Surimi has 40 times less folate than fast food. Fast food has 80µg of folate, while surimi has 2µg.
- Surimi is lower in saturated fat.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than surimi (50).
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +588.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1076.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +278.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +663.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3145.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1485% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2453.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +657.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +606.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +65.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1234.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +359.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.5% |
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Protein
~15.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3145% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.26mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.22mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 1.6µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.021mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.02mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 282mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.33mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.191g | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 2µg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 0.9g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.011mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.03mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 28.1µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.149g | 12% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 99kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 6.85g | 8% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 143mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.443g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 62mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 112mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Protein | 16.52g | 15.18g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
43%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins