Surimi vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between surimi and marinara sauce
- Surimi is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Surimi covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 67% more than marinara sauce.
- Surimi contains 26 times more selenium than marinara sauce. While surimi contains 28.1µg of selenium, marinara sauce contains only 1.1µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in marinara sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, surimi and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +729.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2454.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +184.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1145.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1680.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +476.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.18 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
6.85 g
Water:
76.34 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +976.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.443 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 0µg | 67% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 1.1µg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 34mg | 35% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 1.41g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 3.917mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 2.4mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 13.9µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.78mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.137mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 51kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 8.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 0.508g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.