Smelt vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are smelt and surimi different?
- Smelt has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, zinc, copper, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 than surimi.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smelt is 99% higher.
- Smelt contains 82 times more manganese than surimi. While smelt contains 0.9mg of manganese, surimi contains only 0.011mg.
- Surimi has less cholesterol.
- Smelt has a lower glycemic index (0) than surimi (50).
Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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 CalciumCalcium | +755.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +342.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +456.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +542.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8081.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +595.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +702.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +957.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +148.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +244.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +451.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 1.6µg | 99% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.011mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 28.1µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.12mg | 0.33mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.032mg | 16% |
| Protein | 22.6g | 15.18g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.03mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 112mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 0.443g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 77mg | 143mg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 295mg | 282mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 0.191g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.822g | 0.149g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.85g | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.991mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.837mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.076mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.164mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | 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
51%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.388g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.