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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 RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Eel covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 124% 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.

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.
Surimi
4
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6
Eel
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +211.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +530.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Copper - 0.029
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +211.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +530.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Copper - 0.029

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
2
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9
Eel
Contains more Vitamin A +5552.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1939.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.7%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5552.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1939.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.7%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
2
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3
Eel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Fats +1561.1%
Contains more Other +186.3%
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Fats +1561.1%
Contains more Other +186.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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2
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6086.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174%
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6086.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Surimi Eel
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 Eel Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 23.65g Eel
Fats 0.9g 14.95g Eel
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 9mg 26mg Eel
Iron 0.26mg 0.64mg Eel
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 277mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 349mg Eel
Sodium 143mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.33mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.032mg 0.029mg Surimi
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 28.1µg 8.3µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.051mg Eel
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.28mg Eel
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.077mg Eel
Folate 2µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.89µg Eel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.734mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.202mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.387mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.515mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.77mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.35mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 30mg 161mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 3.023g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.081g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.108g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Eel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Surimi
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.832g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel
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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.