Shark vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shark and surimi
- Shark is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2, yet surimi is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Shark covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 21% more than surimi.
- Shark contains 17 times more saturated fat than surimi. While shark contains 3.205g of saturated fat, surimi contains only 0.191g.
- The glycemic index of shark is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 CalciumCalcium | +455.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +326.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +361.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1435.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3883.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +735.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 0.443g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.03mg | 21% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 0.9g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 1.6µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 0.149g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 0.191g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 282mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 28.1µg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.07mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 15.18g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.021mg | 6% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 99kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 143mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 6.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.014g | 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
29%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins