Surimi vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between surimi and eel
- Surimi is higher in selenium, yet eel is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Eel covers your daily vitamin A needs 74% more than surimi.
- Surimi contains 3 times more selenium than eel. While surimi contains 28.1µg of selenium, eel contains only 8.3µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in surimi is lower.
- The glycemic index of eel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +238.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +211.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +530.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5585% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +815% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1939.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1561.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +186.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6086.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1137µg | 124% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 2.89µg | 54% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 161mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 8.3µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 4.487mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 9.218g | 23% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 14.95g | 22% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 23.65g | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 2.08mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.183mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 3.023g | 13% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 236kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 349mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 1.214g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 277mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.108g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.095g | 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
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72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.832g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel 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.