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Surimi vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between surimi and danish pastry

  • Surimi is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, yet danish pastry is richer in iron, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for surimi is 58% higher.
  • Surimi contains 3 times more phosphorus than danish pastry. Surimi contains 282mg of phosphorus, while danish pastry contains 108mg.
  • Surimi contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +592.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3090.9%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6800%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
~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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.8%
Contains more WaterWater +143.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2333.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +443.1%
Contains more OtherOther +105.5%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7492.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +481.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.2µg 58%
Fats 0.9g 21.9g 32%
Saturated fat 0.191g 6.794g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 11.313g 28%
Phosphorus 282mg 108mg 25%
Iron 0.26mg 1.8mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.26mg 18%
Selenium 28.1µg 18.9µg 17%
Folate 2µg 60µg 15%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.351mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 2.575g 14%
Protein 15.18g 8g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.19mg 14%
Calories 99kcal 374kcal 14%
Sodium 143mg 417mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2mg 11%
Carbs 6.85g 37.2g 10%
Magnesium 43mg 15mg 7%
Copper 0.032mg 0.089mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.304mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 35mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 35µg 2%
Cholesterol 30mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 6.85g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 112mg 98mg 0%
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.001g 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 Danish pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.603g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.