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Surimi vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Surimi and Ling fish?

  • Surimi is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Ling fish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Surimi's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% more.

We used Fish, surimi and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +11%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +219.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Potassium +333.9%
Contains more Zinc +203%
Contains more Copper +340.6%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
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 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +11%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +219.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Potassium +333.9%
Contains more Zinc +203%
Contains more Copper +340.6%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254

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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Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +535%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1070%
Contains more Folate +300%
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% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +535%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1070%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.82
Equal in Water - 73.88
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.82
Equal in Water - 73.88

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Ling fish Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 0.9g 0.82g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 111kcal Ling fish
Calcium 9mg 44mg Ling fish
Iron 0.26mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Magnesium 43mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 282mg 254mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 143mg 173mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.032mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 67IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 35µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.369mg Ling fish
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 2µg 8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.65µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 0.734mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.202mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 1.387mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.515mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 0.77mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.35mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 30mg 51mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Ling fish
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
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ling fish
Ling fish 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.