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Surimi vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between surimi and mullet fish

  • Surimi is higher in vitamin B12, yet mullet fish is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, copper, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Surimi covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 56% more than mullet fish.
  • The amount of cholesterol in surimi is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mullet fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, mullet, striped, 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +308.9%
Contains more IronIron +442.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +340.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +540%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-484.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.4%
Contains more FatsFats +440%
~equal in Water ~70.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +827.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Mullet fish
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 Mullet fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.25µg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 6.3mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.49mg 35%
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg 34%
Protein 15.18g 24.81g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.88mg 16%
Iron 0.26mg 1.41mg 14%
Copper 0.032mg 0.141mg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 63mg 11%
Potassium 112mg 458mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.191g 1.431g 6%
Fats 0.9g 4.86g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.1mg 6%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.88mg 5%
Phosphorus 282mg 244mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 1.382g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.917g 3%
Calories 99kcal 150kcal 3%
Sodium 143mg 71mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 42µg 2%
Calcium 9mg 31mg 2%
Magnesium 43mg 33mg 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Carbs 6.85g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 1.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.143mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 2.016mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 2.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.968mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 1.278mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.73mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.18g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.148g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.092g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Mullet fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Surimi
30%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.