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Surimi vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between surimi and cauliflower

  • Surimi is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, yet cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for surimi is 67% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Cauliflower, raw.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +540.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4583.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1309.1%

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
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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%
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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +852.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15400%
Contains more FolateFolate +2750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +690.6%
Contains more FatsFats +221.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.8%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
~equal in Other ~0.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +338.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1329%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Selenium 28.1µg 0.6µg 50%
Phosphorus 282mg 44mg 34%
Protein 15.18g 1.92g 27%
Folate 2µg 57µg 14%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.5µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.184mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.667mg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Choline 44.3mg 8%
Magnesium 43mg 15mg 7%
Potassium 112mg 299mg 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.155mg 6%
Sodium 143mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.08mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 25kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.06mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.031g 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.507mg 2%
Iron 0.26mg 0.42mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.039mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 22mg 1%
Carbs 6.85g 4.97g 1%
Fats 0.9g 0.28g 1%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.27mg 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.91g N/A
Saturated fat 0.191g 0.13g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Surimi
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.