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Surimi vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are surimi and corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium than surimi.
  • Surimi covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 67% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of surimi is 50.

Fish, surimi and Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Surimi
5
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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2463.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +869%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
~equal in Sodium ~155mg

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
10
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
4
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +246.8%
Contains more OtherOther +82.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1032.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Selenium 28.1µg 2.9µg 46%
Phosphorus 282mg 11mg 39%
Protein 15.18g 0g 30%
Carbs 6.85g 77.59g 24%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Calories 99kcal 286kcal 9%
Magnesium 43mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg 4%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.04mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0g 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 44mg 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.053mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.009mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.191g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg 1%
Sodium 143mg 155mg 1%
Iron 0.26mg 0.37mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 18mg 1%
Fats 0.9g 0g 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 77.59g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 0g 0%
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 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Surimi
Surimi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.