Shrimp vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shrimp and surimi
- Shrimp has more copper, zinc, and calcium; however, surimi is richer in phosphorus.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 53% more than surimi.
- Surimi has 12 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while surimi has 0.032mg.
- Surimi contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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 | +677.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1084.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +397% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +221.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3325% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +210.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +460.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 67% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 30mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 51% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.032mg | 39% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 15.18g | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.33mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 282mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 112mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 6.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.443g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 143mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.191g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 99kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.149g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 159mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Surimi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.