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Surimi vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Surimi and Mussels

  • Mussels is richer than Surimi in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 933% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.3%
Contains more IronIron +2484.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +365.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +709.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61718.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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% 4% 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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.8%
Contains more FatsFats +397.8%
Contains more OtherOther +335.6%
~equal in Carbs ~7.39g

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +580.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Mussels Opinion
Calories 99kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 15.18g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.9g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 6.85g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 6.85g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 30mg 56mg Surimi
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Surimi
Calcium 9mg 33mg Mussels
Potassium 112mg 268mg Mussels
Iron 0.26mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.032mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.33mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 282mg 285mg Mussels
Sodium 143mg 369mg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 20µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Manganese 0.011mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 28.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.1mg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Folate 2µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.85g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.734mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.202mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.387mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.515mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.77mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.35mg 0.457mg Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.