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Surimi vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Surimi and Merlot

  • Surimi has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Merlot has more Manganese.
  • Surimi's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Merlot contains 141 times less Selenium than Surimi. Surimi contains 28.1µg of Selenium, while Merlot contains 0.2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Merlot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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
6
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4
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1126.1%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Selenium +13950%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
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 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1126.1%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Selenium +13950%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +1100%

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
7
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3
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.224
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.224

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
3
:
2
Merlot
Contains more Protein +21585.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +172.9%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +1383.6%
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +21585.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +172.9%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +1383.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 2.51g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 0.07g Surimi
Fats 0.9g 0g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 2.51g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 83kcal Surimi
Sugar 0g 0.62g Surimi
Calcium 9mg 8mg Surimi
Iron 0.26mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 43mg 12mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 23mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 143mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.33mg 0.14mg Surimi
Copper 0.032mg 0.011mg Surimi
Manganese 0.011mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 28.1µg 0.2µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Surimi
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.03mg Surimi
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 2µg 1µg Surimi
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg Surimi
Threonine 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.709mg Surimi
Leucine 1.202mg Surimi
Lysine 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg Surimi
Valine 0.77mg Surimi
Histidine 0.35mg Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 0.191g Merlot
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 Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Surimi
Surimi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Surimi
Surimi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.