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Lobster vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lobster and Surimi?

  • Lobster is higher in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Surimi is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Lobster's daily need coverage for Copper is 169% more.
  • Surimi contains 24 times less Vitamin B5 than Lobster. Lobster contains 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Surimi contains 0.07mg.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat 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.
Lobster
Lobster
7
:
2
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +1127.3%
Contains more Copper +4743.8%
Contains more Manganese +490.9%
Contains more Selenium +160.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +1127.3%
Contains more Copper +4743.8%
Contains more Manganese +490.9%
Contains more Selenium +160.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 43

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.
Lobster
Lobster
7
:
4
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin E +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +731.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Lobster
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 0%
Surimi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +731.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
3
:
2
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Other +178.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 0.9
Equal in Water - 76.34
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Surimi
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 Protein +25.2%
Contains more Other +178.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 0.9
Equal in Water - 76.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
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2
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.191
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.191

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lobster Surimi
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 19g 15.18g Lobster
Fats 0.86g 0.9g Surimi
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 89kcal 99kcal Surimi
Calcium 96mg 9mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 0.26mg Lobster
Magnesium 43mg 43mg
Phosphorus 185mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 230mg 112mg Lobster
Sodium 486mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 4.05mg 0.33mg Lobster
Copper 1.55mg 0.032mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.011mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 28.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 1mg 0.63mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg Lobster
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.021mg Surimi
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 0.22mg Lobster
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.07mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.03mg Lobster
Folate 11µg 2µg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.092mg Lobster
Threonine 0.753mg 0.734mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.709mg Lobster
Leucine 1.376mg 1.202mg Lobster
Lysine 1.426mg 1.387mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.595mg Lobster
Valine 0.852mg 0.77mg Lobster
Histidine 0.475mg 0.35mg Lobster
Cholesterol 146mg 30mg Surimi
Trans Fat 0.013g Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 0.149g Lobster
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 0.443g Surimi
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Surimi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Lobster
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.