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Shad vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shad and Surimi

  • Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Potassium, yet Surimi is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Shad is 66% higher.
  • Shad contains 15 times more Vitamin B6 than Surimi. Shad contains 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Surimi contains 0.03mg.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry 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.
Shad
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Surimi
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.3%
Contains more IronIron +376.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%

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.
Shad
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Surimi
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4795%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1440%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1042.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
3
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Surimi
2
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 ProteinProtein +43%
Contains more FatsFats +1861.1%
Contains more OtherOther +94.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Surimi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Shad Surimi Opinion
Calories 252kcal 99kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 15.18g Shad
Fats 17.65g 0.9g Shad
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Cholesterol 96mg 30mg Surimi
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Surimi
Calcium 60mg 9mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 112mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.26mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.032mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.33mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 282mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 143mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 67IU Shad
Vitamin A 36µg 20µg Shad
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Manganese 0.054mg 0.011mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 28.1µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.02mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.021mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 0.22mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.07mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.03mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Folate 17µg 2µg Shad
Saturated Fat 0.191g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g Surimi
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.092mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.734mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.709mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.202mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.387mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.515mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.595mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.77mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.35mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Surimi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Shad
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.