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Surimi vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Surimi and Fish sticks?

  • Surimi is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fish sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 42% higher.
  • Fish sticks have 2 times less Selenium than Surimi. Surimi has 28.1µg of Selenium, while Fish sticks have 15.7µg.
  • Surimi is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, surimi and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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
Surimi
4
:
6
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Copper +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +1554.5%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Copper +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +1554.5%

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
Surimi
2
:
9
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +992.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +452.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Surimi
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%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +992.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +452.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Fats +1703.3%
Contains more Carbs +216.2%
Contains more Other +119.2%
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Fats +1703.3%
Contains more Carbs +216.2%
Contains more Other +119.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
1
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2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2043%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1666.1%
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2043%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1666.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 15.18g 11.01g Surimi
Fats 0.9g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 6.85g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 99kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Surimi
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 9mg 16mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.26mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 43mg 25mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 191mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 185mg Fish sticks
Sodium 143mg 402mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 0.42mg Fish sticks
Copper 0.032mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.011mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 28.1µg 15.7µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 18IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 4µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.536mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.272mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.078mg Fish sticks
Folate 2µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.96µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Threonine 0.734mg 0.372mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.429mg Surimi
Leucine 1.202mg 0.852mg Surimi
Lysine 1.387mg 0.795mg Surimi
Methionine 0.515mg 0.296mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.47mg Surimi
Valine 0.77mg 0.5mg Surimi
Histidine 0.35mg 0.23mg Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 3.733g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.088g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.05g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.004g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Fish sticks
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
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.