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Surimi vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Surimi and Scallop different?

  • Surimi is higher in Selenium, however, Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Scallop is 23% higher.
  • Surimi has less Sodium.

Fish, surimi and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed 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
3
:
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +180.4%
Contains more Zinc +369.7%
Contains more Manganese +163.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.033
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +180.4%
Contains more Zinc +369.7%
Contains more Manganese +163.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.033

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1240%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 21% 22% 26% 15% 269% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1240%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
3
:
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Other +305.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.84
Equal in Water - 70.25
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Other +305.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.84
Equal in Water - 70.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
3
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Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.5%
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 5.41g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 20.54g Scallop
Fats 0.9g 0.84g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 5.41g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 111kcal Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 9mg 10mg Scallop
Iron 0.26mg 0.58mg Scallop
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 112mg 314mg Scallop
Sodium 143mg 667mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.032mg 0.033mg Scallop
Manganese 0.011mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 28.1µg 21.7µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 5IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 2µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0mg Surimi
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.012mg Surimi
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.024mg Scallop
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.076mg Scallop
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.366mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.112mg Scallop
Folate 2µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.15µg Scallop
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.173mg Scallop
Threonine 0.734mg 0.629mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.692mg Surimi
Leucine 1.202mg 1.226mg Scallop
Lysine 1.387mg 1.258mg Surimi
Methionine 0.515mg 0.487mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.597mg Scallop
Valine 0.77mg 0.645mg Surimi
Histidine 0.35mg 0.314mg Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 41mg Surimi
Trans Fat 0.009g Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.218g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.104g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.072g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.005g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.082g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.222g Surimi
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Scallop
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
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallop
Scallop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/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.