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Surimi vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between surimi and shark

  • Surimi is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet shark is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Shark covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 21% more than surimi.
  • The amount of cholesterol in surimi is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shark is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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%
Shark
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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% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
Contains more IronIron +326.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg

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
3
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%
Shark
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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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1165%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Shark
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +27%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1435.6%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%
~equal in Carbs ~6.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
1
24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3883.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +735.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Shark DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 3.701g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.3mg 21%
Fats 0.9g 13.82g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.783mg 16%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.21µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 5.935g 14%
Saturated fat 0.191g 3.205g 14%
Phosphorus 282mg 194mg 13%
Selenium 28.1µg 34µg 11%
Iron 0.26mg 1.11mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.62mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 59mg 10%
Protein 15.18g 18.62g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.097mg 6%
Calories 99kcal 228kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 54µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.072mg 4%
Calcium 9mg 50mg 4%
Folate 2µg 15µg 3%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.05mg 2%
Sodium 143mg 122mg 1%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.48mg 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.042mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 155mg 1%
Carbs 6.85g 6.39g 0%
Net carbs 6.85g 6.39g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 43mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark 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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.