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Surimi vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Surimi and Oysters different?

  • Surimi has more Phosphorus, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Zinc 712% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Fish, surimi and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types were used 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.
Surimi
Surimi
3
:
7
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Calcium +1188.9%
Contains more Iron +3442.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +23718.2%
Contains more Copper +17734.4%
Contains more Manganese +5272.7%
Contains more Selenium +40.6%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Calcium +1188.9%
Contains more Iron +3442.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +23718.2%
Contains more Copper +17734.4%
Contains more Manganese +5272.7%
Contains more Selenium +40.6%

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
0
:
11
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +538.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
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%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +538.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Other +108.2%
Equal in Water - 78.19
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Other +108.2%
Equal in Water - 78.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
1
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.4%
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Oysters
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 5.45g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 11.42g Surimi
Fats 0.9g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 6.85g 5.45g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 102kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Surimi
Calcium 9mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.26mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 43mg 35mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 194mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 139mg Oysters
Sodium 143mg 166mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.032mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.011mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 28.1µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 67IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.061mg Oysters
Folate 2µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.734mg 0.046mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.459mg Surimi
Leucine 1.202mg 0.716mg Surimi
Lysine 1.387mg 0.762mg Surimi
Methionine 0.515mg 0.257mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.413mg Surimi
Valine 0.77mg 0.523mg Surimi
Histidine 0.35mg 0.22mg Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 79mg Surimi
Trans Fat 0.068g Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.948g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters 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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.