Surimi vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Surimi and Lobster?
- Surimi is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
- Lobster's daily need coverage for Copper is 169% more.
- Lobster contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Surimi. Surimi contains 282mg of Phosphorus, while Lobster contains 185mg.
- Surimi has less Sodium.
We used Fish, surimi and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +966.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4743.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1127.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +490.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +731.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.86g
~equal in
Water
~78.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +69.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.208g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 15.18g | 19g |
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| Fats | 0.9g | 0.86g |
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| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 146mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 43mg | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 96mg |
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| Potassium | 112mg | 230mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 1.55mg |
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| Zinc | 0.33mg | 4.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 143mg | 486mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.065mg |
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| Selenium | 28.1µg | 73.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 1.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.191g | 0.208g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.149g | 0.253g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 0.34g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0.753mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0.832mg |
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| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.387mg | 1.426mg |
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| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.782mg |
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| Valine | 0.77mg | 0.852mg |
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| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.475mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.117g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lobster is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)