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Surimi vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between surimi and pistachios

  • Surimi has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 141% more than surimi.
  • Surimi contains less saturated fat.
  • Surimi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of surimi is 50, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +301.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +815.2%
Contains more IronIron +1407.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3962.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10809.1%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +354%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1646.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4935.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +296.6%
Contains more OtherOther +308.2%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15508.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3146%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.032mg 1.3mg 141%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 1.7mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 14.38g 93%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.87mg 71%
Fats 0.9g 45.32g 68%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 23.257g 58%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.2mg 52%
Iron 0.26mg 3.92mg 46%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Selenium 28.1µg 7µg 38%
Phosphorus 282mg 490mg 30%
Potassium 112mg 1025mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.191g 5.907g 26%
Calories 99kcal 560kcal 23%
Magnesium 43mg 121mg 19%
Zinc 0.33mg 2.2mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.86mg 15%
Folate 2µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.16mg 11%
Protein 15.18g 20.16g 10%
Calcium 9mg 105mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.52mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.3mg 7%
Carbs 6.85g 27.17g 7%
Sodium 143mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 20µg 26µg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 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
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.716g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio 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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.