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Meatball vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Surimi

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Surimi has more Selenium.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 77% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Surimi is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Fish, surimi.

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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 Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +730.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +445.5%
Contains more Copper +2106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Selenium +3412.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +730.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +445.5%
Contains more Copper +2106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Selenium +3412.5%

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.
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Surimi
Contains more Vitamin E +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4590%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +3800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
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 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4590%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +3800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +447.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
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 +38.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +447.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1368.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +953.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1368.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +953.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 21g 15.18g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.9g Meatball
Carbs 8g 6.85g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 99kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g 0g Surimi
Fiber 4.6g 0g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 9mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 0.26mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 344mg 282mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 112mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 1.8mg 0.33mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.032mg Meatball
Manganese 0.011mg Surimi
Selenium 0.8µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.63mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.02mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.021mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.22mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.07mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.03mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg Surimi
Threonine 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.709mg Surimi
Leucine 1.202mg Surimi
Lysine 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg Surimi
Valine 0.77mg Surimi
Histidine 0.35mg Surimi
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.149g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.443g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Surimi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
57%
Meatball
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.234g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.