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Surimi vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between surimi and provolone

  • Surimi is richer in selenium, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 84% higher.
  • Surimi contains 2 times more selenium than provolone. Surimi contains 28.1µg of selenium, while provolone contains 14.5µg.
  • Surimi contains less cholesterol.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than surimi.

Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +878.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg

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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.019mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.46µg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.1%
Contains more WaterWater +86.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2857.8%
Contains more OtherOther +545.2%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4861.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.191g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 9mg 756mg 75%
Fats 0.9g 26.62g 40%
Sodium 143mg 876mg 32%
Phosphorus 282mg 496mg 31%
Zinc 0.33mg 3.23mg 26%
Selenium 28.1µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin A 20µg 236µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.321mg 23%
Protein 15.18g 25.58g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 7.393g 18%
Calories 99kcal 351kcal 13%
Cholesterol 30mg 69mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.476mg 8%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.46µg 6%
Magnesium 43mg 28mg 4%
Iron 0.26mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.073mg 3%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.769g 2%
Carbs 6.85g 2.14g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.026mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 138mg 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.156mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 1.115mg 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 Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.