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Surimi vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between surimi and potato chips

  • Surimi has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Surimi covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 67% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have 3 times less selenium than surimi. Surimi has 28.1µg of selenium, while potato chips have 8.1µg.
  • Surimi contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1038.4%
Contains more IronIron +526.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +856.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1346%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +735%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +838.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1639.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22000%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3917.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3744.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +672.3%
Contains more OtherOther +393.2%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6504%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2647.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 9.11mg 57%
Fats 0.9g 34.6g 52%
Saturated fat 0.191g 10.96g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.66mg 48%
Selenium 28.1µg 8.1µg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 112mg 1275mg 34%
Copper 0.032mg 0.306mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 9.84g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.827mg 23%
Calories 99kcal 536kcal 22%
Histidine 0.35mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Phosphorus 282mg 165mg 17%
Iron 0.26mg 1.63mg 17%
Protein 15.18g 7g 16%
Carbs 6.85g 52.9g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.197mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.167mg 12%
Folate 2µg 45µg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.402mg 7%
Zinc 0.33mg 1.09mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Sodium 143mg 8mg 6%
Magnesium 43mg 67mg 6%
Calcium 9mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 6.85g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0.392mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.