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Surimi vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between surimi and porridge

  • Surimi has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, porridge has more iron and calcium.
  • Surimi's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 67% more.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index than surimi.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, surimi and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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
6
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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +760%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1780%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +903.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more IronIron +1338.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%

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
4
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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.071mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
3
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +954.2%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more OtherOther +231.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
2
24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +432.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Selenium 28.1µg 2.8µg 46%
Iron 0.26mg 3.74mg 44%
Phosphorus 282mg 15mg 38%
Protein 15.18g 1.44g 27%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Magnesium 43mg 5mg 9%
Calcium 9mg 87mg 8%
Sodium 143mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.02mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.055mg 3%
Folate 2µg 12µg 3%
Calories 99kcal 50kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.114g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.52mg 2%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.04mg 1%
Carbs 6.85g 10.52g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.013mg 1%
Fats 0.9g 0.21g 1%
Saturated fat 0.191g 0.033g 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.03g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.071mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 0.028g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.033mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Surimi
Surimi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.