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Surimi vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between surimi and barley

  • Surimi has more vitamin B12; however, barley is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Barley covers your daily need for manganese, 84% more than surimi.
  • The glycemic index of surimi is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, surimi and Barley, hulled.

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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.
Surimi
0
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%
Barley
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.6%
Contains more IronIron +1284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1456.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +739.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17563.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~264mg

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.
Surimi
2
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%
Barley
7
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% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.57mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
2
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Barley
3
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +708.7%
Contains more FatsFats +155.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +972.7%
Contains more OtherOther +215.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
1
24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Barley
2
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Barley
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Surimi Barley DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 1.943mg 84%
Fiber 0g 17.3g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.646mg 52%
Copper 0.032mg 0.498mg 52%
Iron 0.26mg 3.6mg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.604mg 27%
Zinc 0.33mg 2.77mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.318mg 22%
Carbs 6.85g 73.48g 22%
Magnesium 43mg 133mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.285mg 20%
Selenium 28.1µg 37.7µg 17%
Calories 99kcal 354kcal 13%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 112mg 452mg 10%
Sodium 143mg 12mg 6%
Protein 15.18g 12.48g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.108g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.282mg 4%
Folate 2µg 19µg 4%
Phosphorus 282mg 264mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 1µg 2%
Calcium 9mg 33mg 2%
Fats 0.9g 2.3g 2%
Saturated fat 0.191g 0.482g 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.57mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 0.295g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.281mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Barley
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
19%
Surimi
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley 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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.