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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.

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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8
Shark
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +21%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
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 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +21%
Equal in Magnesium - 43

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
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7
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +650%
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 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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3
Shark
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Fats +1435.6%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Carbs - 6.39
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
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 Water +27%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Fats +1435.6%
Contains more Other +47.9%
Equal in Carbs - 6.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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2
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3883.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.4%
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3883.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 6.39g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 18.62g Shark
Fats 0.9g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 6.85g 6.39g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 9mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.26mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 43mg
Phosphorus 282mg 194mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 155mg Shark
Sodium 143mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 0.33mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.032mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.011mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 28.1µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 67IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 2µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.21µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.734mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.202mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.387mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.515mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.77mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.35mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 30mg 59mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 3.205g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Shark
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
31%
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.