Surimi vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between surimi and butter
- Surimi is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet butter is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 251% higher.
- Surimi contains 28 times more selenium than butter. Surimi contains 28.1µg of selenium, while butter contains 1µg.
- Butter contains less sodium.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than surimi.
Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Butter, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1075% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2710% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +841.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3320% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +268.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1685.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11316.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +325.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1725% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8912.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15624.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +579.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 50.489g | 229% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 81.11g | 123% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 684µg | 74% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 215mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 0.17µg | 60% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 23.43g | 58% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 1µg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 24mg | 37% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 717kcal | 31% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 0.85g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 3.01g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 2.32mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.003mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0.06g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.298g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Surimi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins