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Surimi vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Surimi and Kit Kat different?

  • Surimi has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Kit Kat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 89% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi has 6 times more Selenium than Kit Kat. Surimi has 28.1µg of Selenium, while Kit Kat has 5µg.
  • Surimi contains less Saturated Fat.

Fish, surimi and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types were 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
4
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Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +462%
Contains more Calcium +1288.9%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Copper +587.5%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
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 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +462%
Contains more Calcium +1288.9%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Copper +587.5%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin E +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +814.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +5100%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +814.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +5100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
2
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Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Water +4583.4%
Contains more Fats +2787.8%
Contains more Carbs +842.9%
Contains more Other +75.3%
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Water +4583.4%
Contains more Fats +2787.8%
Contains more Carbs +842.9%
Contains more Other +75.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3822.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3822.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 15.18g 6.51g Surimi
Fats 0.9g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 6.85g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 99kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 0g 48.68g Surimi
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 9mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.26mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 135mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 143mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.33mg 0.09mg Surimi
Copper 0.032mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 28.1µg 5µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.34mg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.02mg Surimi
Folate 2µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.56µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.09mg Surimi
Threonine 0.734mg 0.19mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.28mg Surimi
Leucine 1.202mg 0.52mg Surimi
Lysine 1.387mg 0.28mg Surimi
Methionine 0.515mg 0.16mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.27mg Surimi
Valine 0.77mg 0.36mg Surimi
Histidine 0.35mg 0.11mg Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 17.953g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.762g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.