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Sardine vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Surimi?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 in Sardine is higher than in Surimi.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 306% more.
  • Surimi contains 42 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Surimi contains 9mg.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, surimi types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Surimi
2
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 +4144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains more IronIron +1023.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +481.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +297%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +881.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.4%

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.
Sardine
12
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Surimi
0
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% 4% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +981%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2284.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +62.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1172.2%
Contains more OtherOther +491.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +2496.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1062.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Surimi Opinion
Calories 208kcal 99kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 15.18g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.9g Sardine
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Cholesterol 142mg 30mg Surimi
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 43mg Surimi
Calcium 382mg 9mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 112mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.26mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.032mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.33mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 282mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 143mg Surimi
Vitamin A 108IU 67IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 20µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.63mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.011mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 28.1µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.02mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.021mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.22mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.07mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.03mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.6µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 2µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.191g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.149g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.443g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.092mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.734mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.709mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.202mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.387mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.515mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.595mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.77mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.35mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.157g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.241g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
124%
Sardine
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.337g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine 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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.