Surimi vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are surimi and cheese different?
- Surimi has more vitamin B12; however, cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 93% more than surimi.
- Surimi contains less cholesterol.
- Surimi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of surimi is 50, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.
Fish, surimi and Cheese, cheddar types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7788.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1003% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +272.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1938.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3601.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +408.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6105.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 18.867g | 85% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 710mg | 70% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 33.31g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 330µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.428mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 3.64mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 455mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 9.246g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 99mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 653mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 1.1µg | 21% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 404kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 22.87g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 1.421g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.41mg | 7% |
| Folate | 2µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 28.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 3.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.676g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese 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.