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Mussels vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mussels and Surimi

  • Mussels is richer than Surimi in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 933% higher.
  • Mussels contains 618 times more Manganese than Surimi. Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, while Surimi contains 0.011mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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.
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Surimi
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +2484.6%
Contains more Potassium +139.3%
Contains more Zinc +709.1%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +2484.6%
Contains more Potassium +139.3%
Contains more Zinc +709.1%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

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 A +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 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 A +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Surimi
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Other +335.6%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Equal in Carbs - 6.85
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +56.8%
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Other +335.6%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Equal in Carbs - 6.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 6.85g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 15.18g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.9g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 6.85g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 99kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 9mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.26mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 285mg 282mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 112mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 2.67mg 0.33mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.032mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.011mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 28.1µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 67IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 20µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.02mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.021mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.22mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.07mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.03mg Mussels
Folate 76µg 2µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.6µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.092mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.734mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.709mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.202mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.387mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.515mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.595mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.77mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.35mg Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 30mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.241g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.157g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.014g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.149g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.443g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Surimi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
286%
Mussels
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.