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Skipjack tuna vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Surimi different?

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 than Surimi.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 116% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 33 times more Vitamin B6 than Surimi. While Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Surimi contains only 0.03mg.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry 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.
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Potassium +366.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Potassium +366.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +481%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3170%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +481%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3170%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.8%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Other +1026%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 +85.8%
Contains more Fats +43.3%
Contains more Other +1026%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.443
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
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.
Skipjack tuna Surimi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 28.21g 15.18g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.9g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 132kcal 99kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 9mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.26mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 43mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 282mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 112mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 143mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.33mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.032mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 28.1µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.02mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.021mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.22mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.07mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.03mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.6µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.092mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.734mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.709mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.202mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.387mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.515mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.595mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.77mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.35mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 30mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.014g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.149g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.443g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Surimi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna 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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.