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Spinach raw vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spinach raw and surimi?

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and potassium, while surimi is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 402% higher.
  • Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than spinach raw (32).

We used Spinach, raw and Fish, surimi types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Surimi
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +83.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +398.2%
Contains more IronIron +942.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8054.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +475.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2710%

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.
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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Surimi
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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% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2245%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +482800%
Contains more FolateFolate +9600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Surimi
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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 WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +135.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +430.8%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1390%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw Surimi
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Spinach raw Surimi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 0.1µg 402%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.6µg 67%
Vitamin A 469µg 20µg 50%
Selenium 1µg 28.1µg 49%
Folate 194µg 2µg 48%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.011mg 39%
Phosphorus 49mg 282mg 33%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Iron 2.71mg 0.26mg 31%
Protein 2.86g 15.18g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.03mg 13%
Potassium 558mg 112mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.021mg 13%
Copper 0.13mg 0.032mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calcium 99mg 9mg 9%
Magnesium 79mg 43mg 9%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.63mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg 5%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Calories 23kcal 99kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 0.22mg 3%
Sodium 79mg 143mg 3%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.33mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.443g 2%
Carbs 3.63g 6.85g 1%
Fats 0.39g 0.9g 1%
Saturated fat 0.063g 0.191g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 6.85g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.07mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.149g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.35mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Surimi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw 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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.