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Surimi vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Surimi and Octopus different?

  • Octopus has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Potassium than Surimi.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Octopus is 1433% higher.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

Fish, surimi and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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
2
:
8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Calcium +1077.8%
Contains more Iron +3569.2%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +462.5%
Contains more Zinc +918.2%
Contains more Copper +2209.4%
Contains more Manganese +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Calcium +1077.8%
Contains more Iron +3569.2%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +462.5%
Contains more Zinc +918.2%
Contains more Copper +2209.4%
Contains more Manganese +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279

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
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin A +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1618.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2060%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2150%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Octopus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 24% 0% 27% 15% 18% 71% 54% 150% 18% 4500% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1618.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2060%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2150%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +131.1%
Contains more Other +338.4%
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Octopus
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +131.1%
Contains more Other +338.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
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:
2
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.477
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.477

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Octopus
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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 4.4g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 0.9g 2.08g Octopus
Carbs 6.85g 4.4g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 164kcal Octopus
Calcium 9mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.26mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 43mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 282mg 279mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 143mg 460mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.032mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.011mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 28.1µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 67IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.057mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.076mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 2µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.734mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 1.202mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 1.387mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.515mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.77mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.35mg 0.573mg Octopus
Cholesterol 30mg 96mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.453g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.162g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.152g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.012g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.324g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.477g Octopus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Surimi Octopus
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
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/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.