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Surimi vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Surimi and Mahimahi

  • Surimi has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Mahimahi is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Mahimahi covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 45% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Mahimahi. While Surimi has 1.6µg of Vitamin B12, Mahimahi has only 0.69µg.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, surimi and Fish, mahimahi, 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
Surimi
2
:
8
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +457.7%
Contains more Potassium +375.9%
Contains less Sodium -21%
Contains more Zinc +78.8%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Mahimahi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +457.7%
Contains more Potassium +375.9%
Contains less Sodium -21%
Contains more Zinc +78.8%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +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
Surimi
3
:
7
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1440%
Contains more Folate +200%
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%
Mahimahi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1440%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
2
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Other +469.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.9
Equal in Water - 71.22
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Mahimahi
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Other +469.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.9
Equal in Water - 71.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
1
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.155
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Mahimahi
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.155

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Mahimahi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mahimahi Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 23.72g Mahimahi
Fats 0.9g 0.9g
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 109kcal Mahimahi
Calcium 9mg 19mg Mahimahi
Iron 0.26mg 1.45mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 43mg 38mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 183mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 533mg Mahimahi
Sodium 143mg 113mg Mahimahi
Zinc 0.33mg 0.59mg Mahimahi
Copper 0.032mg 0.053mg Mahimahi
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Mahimahi
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 67IU 208IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 62µg Mahimahi
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.085mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 7.429mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.462mg Mahimahi
Folate 2µg 6µg Mahimahi
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.69µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.266mg Mahimahi
Threonine 0.734mg 1.04mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.093mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.202mg 1.928mg Mahimahi
Lysine 1.387mg 2.178mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.515mg 0.702mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.926mg Mahimahi
Valine 0.77mg 1.222mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.35mg 0.698mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 30mg 94mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.113g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.026g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.012g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.155g Mahimahi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.211g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Mahimahi
Low Fats diet Equal
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
36%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi 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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.