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Surimi vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between surimi and chicken sandwich

  • Surimi has more vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Surimi's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 2 times less phosphorus than surimi. Surimi contains 282mg of phosphorus, while chicken sandwich contains 185mg.
  • The amount of sodium in surimi is lower.
  • Surimi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of surimi is 50, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +544.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +580.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1890.9%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1176.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8400%
Contains more FolateFolate +2250%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +56%
Contains more FatsFats +1143.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205%
Contains more OtherOther +269.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.28g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2907.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +617.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Surimi Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.13µg 61%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 7.72mg 47%
Sodium 143mg 753mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.383mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 1.2mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.3mg 21%
Iron 0.26mg 1.77mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 3.177g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.23mg 18%
Fats 0.9g 11.19g 16%
Selenium 28.1µg 19.9µg 15%
Phosphorus 282mg 185mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.41mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 4.481g 11%
Folate 2µg 47µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.191g 2.123g 9%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.219mg 9%
Calories 99kcal 250kcal 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Calcium 9mg 58mg 5%
Magnesium 43mg 24mg 5%
Carbs 6.85g 20.89g 5%
Copper 0.032mg 0.067mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 245mg 4%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.61mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 3µg 2%
Protein 15.18g 16.28g 2%
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.