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Surimi vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Surimi and Herring different?

  • Herring has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Copper than Surimi.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Herring is 481% higher.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

Fish, surimi and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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
Surimi
1
:
9
Herring
Herring
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +442.3%
Contains more Potassium +274.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +284.8%
Contains more Copper +268.8%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Phosphorus - 303
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +722.2%
Contains more Iron +442.3%
Contains more Potassium +274.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Zinc +284.8%
Contains more Copper +268.8%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Phosphorus - 303

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
0
:
11
Herring
Herring
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1774.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1060%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +721.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Herring
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1323.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1774.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1060%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +721.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
3
Herring
Herring
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +1187.8%
Contains more Other +67.1%
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Herring
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +1187.8%
Contains more Other +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
1
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3114.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.4%
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Herring
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3114.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Herring Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 23.03g Herring
Fats 0.9g 11.59g Herring
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 203kcal Herring
Calcium 9mg 74mg Herring
Iron 0.26mg 1.41mg Herring
Magnesium 43mg 41mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 112mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 143mg 115mg Herring
Zinc 0.33mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.032mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 67IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 2µg 12µg Herring
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.734mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.202mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 1.387mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.515mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.77mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.35mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 30mg 77mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 2.615g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 2.735g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Herring
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
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.424g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring
Herring is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring 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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.