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Surimi vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Surimi and Sardine?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 in Sardine is higher than in Surimi.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 306% more.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, surimi and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this article.

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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
2
:
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Calcium +4144.4%
Contains more Iron +1023.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +481.3%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Calcium +4144.4%
Contains more Iron +1023.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +481.3%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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
0
:
11
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +981%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2284.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +456.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +981%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2284.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +456.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
2
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Fats +1172.2%
Contains more Other +491.8%
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Fats +1172.2%
Contains more Other +491.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2496.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1062.1%
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2496.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1062.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.9g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 9mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.26mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 43mg 39mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 112mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 143mg 307mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.032mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.011mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 28.1µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 67IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 2µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.734mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.202mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.387mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.515mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.77mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.35mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 30mg 142mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.528g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.337g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.