Surimi vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between surimi and crab meat?
- Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B3 than surimi.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 413% higher.
- Surimi is lower in cholesterol.
- Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than crab meat (0).
We used Fish, surimi and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +555.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3593.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2209.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +509.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +618.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 11.5µg | 413% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 1.182mg | 128% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 7.62mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 1072mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 40µg | 22% |
| Folate | 2µg | 51µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 19.35g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.34mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.76mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 112mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 0.536g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.54g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 280mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.031g | 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
19%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins