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Lobster Raw vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lobster Raw and surimi?

  • Lobster Raw is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and calcium, while surimi is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B12.
  • Lobster Raw's daily need coverage for copper is 146% higher.
  • Surimi has 21 times less vitamin B5 than lobster Raw. Lobster Raw has 1.449mg of vitamin B5, while surimi has 0.07mg.
  • Surimi is lower in cholesterol.
  • Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than lobster Raw (0).

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw 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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Surimi
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 CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4115.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +969.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.26mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Surimi
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 EVitamin E +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1970%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Surimi
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 OtherOther +143.8%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~15.18g
~equal in Water ~76.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Surimi
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 +47.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.7%
~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.
Lobster Raw 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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Surimi DV% diff.
Copper 1.349mg 0.032mg 146%
Selenium 63.6µg 28.1µg 65%
Cholesterol 127mg 30mg 32%
Zinc 3.53mg 0.33mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 0.07mg 28%
Phosphorus 161mg 282mg 17%
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 1.6µg 15%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Sodium 423mg 143mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 0.22mg 9%
Calcium 84mg 9mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.03mg 6%
Potassium 200mg 112mg 3%
Protein 16.52g 15.18g 3%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.85g 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.63mg 2%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.011mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 0.443g 1%
Calories 77kcal 99kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.021mg 1%
Magnesium 38mg 43mg 1%
Fats 0.75g 0.9g 0%
Net carbs 0g 6.85g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Iron 0.26mg 0.26mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Saturated fat 0.181g 0.191g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 0.149g 0%
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0.35mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Surimi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.