Surimi vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between surimi and shad
- Surimi is richer in vitamin B12, yet shad is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, iron, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for shad is 66% higher.
- Surimi contains 11 times more vitamin B12 than shad. Surimi contains 1.6µg of vitamin B12, while shad contains 0.14µg.
- Surimi contains less cholesterol.
- Shad has a lower glycemic index than surimi.
Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +339.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +376.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +390.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +815% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4795% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1440% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1861.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 10.769mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 0.14µg | 61% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 46.8µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.462mg | 33% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 17.65g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 96mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.308mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.865mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.183mg | 14% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 21.71g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 1.24mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 492mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 349mg | 10% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 252kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 143mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 1.993mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 1.118mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins