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Surimi vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Surimi and Drum fish

  • Surimi is richer in Selenium, yet Drum fish is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Drum fish is 39% higher.
  • Surimi contains 2 times more Selenium than Drum fish. Surimi contains 28.1µg of Selenium, while Drum fish contains 16.2µg.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, drum, freshwater, cooked, dry heat.

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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 27% 23% 31% 43% 99% 23% 99% 13% 117% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +755.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.2%
Contains more IronIron +342.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +828.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8054.5%

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.
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% 4% 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 3.3% 12% 0% 0% 20% 48% 54% 52% 80% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +192%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.2%
Contains more FatsFats +602.2%
~equal in Water ~70.94g

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
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.479 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1783.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Drum fish Opinion
Calories 99kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Protein 15.18g 22.49g Drum fish
Fats 0.9g 6.32g Drum fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Drum fish
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 82mg Surimi
Magnesium 43mg 38mg Surimi
Calcium 9mg 77mg Drum fish
Potassium 112mg 353mg Drum fish
Iron 0.26mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Copper 0.032mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.33mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 282mg 231mg Surimi
Sodium 143mg 96mg Drum fish
Vitamin A 67IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A 20µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Manganese 0.011mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 28.1µg 16.2µg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.081mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.862mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.31µg Drum fish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Folate 2µg 17µg Drum fish
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.434g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.479g Drum fish
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.252mg Drum fish
Threonine 0.734mg 0.986mg Drum fish
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.036mg Drum fish
Leucine 1.202mg 1.828mg Drum fish
Lysine 1.387mg 2.065mg Drum fish
Methionine 0.515mg 0.666mg Drum fish
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.878mg Drum fish
Valine 0.77mg 1.159mg Drum fish
Histidine 0.35mg 0.662mg Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.185g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Drum fish
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%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.243g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Drum fish
Drum fish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drum fish
Drum fish 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.

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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.