Octopus vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Octopus and Surimi different?
- Octopus has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Potassium than Surimi.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Octopus is 1433% higher.
- Octopus contains 37 times more Iron than Surimi. While Octopus contains 9.54mg of Iron, Surimi contains only 0.26mg.
- Surimi has less Cholesterol.
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, surimi are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+1077.8%
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Iron
+3569.2%
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Magnesium
+39.5%
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Potassium
+462.5%
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Zinc
+918.2%
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Copper
+2209.4%
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Manganese
+327.3%
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Selenium
+218.9%
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Sodium
-68.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
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Calcium
+1077.8%
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Iron
+3569.2%
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Magnesium
+39.5%
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Potassium
+462.5%
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Zinc
+918.2%
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Copper
+2209.4%
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Manganese
+327.3%
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Selenium
+218.9%
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-68.9%
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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Vitamin A
+347.8%
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Vitamin E
+90.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+185%
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Vitamin B2
+261.9%
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Vitamin B3
+1618.2%
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Vitamin B5
+1185.7%
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Vitamin B6
+2060%
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Folate
+1100%
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Vitamin B12
+2150%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+347.8%
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Vitamin E
+90.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+185%
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Vitamin B2
+261.9%
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Vitamin B3
+1618.2%
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Vitamin B5
+1185.7%
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Vitamin B6
+2060%
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Folate
+1100%
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Vitamin B12
+2150%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+96.4%
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Fats
+131.1%
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Other
+338.4%
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Carbs
+55.7%
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Water
+26.2%
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Protein
+96.4%
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Fats
+131.1%
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+338.4%
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Carbs
+55.7%
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Water
+26.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+117.4%
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Saturated Fat
-57.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.443
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Monounsaturated Fat
+117.4%
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Saturated Fat
-57.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.443
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 6.85g |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 15.18g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 0.9g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 6.85g |
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| Calories | 164kcal | 99kcal |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 0.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 282mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 112mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 143mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 0.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.032mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 28.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.734mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.709mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.202mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.387mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.515mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.595mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 0.77mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.35mg |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 30mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 0.191g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.157g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 0.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.443g |
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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
408%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)