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Surimi vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between surimi and halibut

  • Surimi is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet halibut is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, potassium, and vitamin B2.
  • Halibut covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 35% more than surimi.
  • Surimi contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than halibut. While surimi contains 1.6µg of vitamin B12, halibut contains only 0.96µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in surimi is lower.
  • The glycemic index of halibut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.1%
Contains more IronIron +226.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.5%

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% 6.7% 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 0% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +774.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1516.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~18µg
~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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1871.1%
Contains more OtherOther +168.5%

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7109.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Halibut DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.485mg 35%
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg 34%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.96µg 27%
Fats 0.9g 17.74g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 10.742g 26%
Saturated fat 0.191g 3.102g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.923mg 11%
Phosphorus 282mg 210mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 59mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.753g 9%
Calories 99kcal 239kcal 7%
Iron 0.26mg 0.85mg 7%
Potassium 112mg 344mg 7%
Protein 15.18g 18.42g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.103mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.288mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.073mg 4%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.51mg 2%
Carbs 6.85g 0g 2%
Magnesium 43mg 33mg 2%
Sodium 143mg 103mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 4mg 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 20µg 18µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 2µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.808mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 1.497mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 1.692mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.719mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.542mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Halibut
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
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.911g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.