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.
- Lobster has a lower glycemic index (0) than surimi (50).
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +966.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4743.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1127.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +490.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +731.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.9g
~equal in
Water
~76.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.3% |
~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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.032mg | 169% |
| Selenium | 73.1µg | 28.1µg | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 30mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 0.33mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.07mg | 32% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 486mg | 143mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 282mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 9mg | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 15.18g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 1.6µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 112mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 0.443g | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.208g | 0.191g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.253g | 0.149g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.753mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.426mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.852mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | 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
33%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lobster is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)