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Surimi vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Surimi and Shrimp

  • The amount of Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, and Calcium in Shrimp is higher than in Surimi.
  • Shrimp covers your daily Cholesterol needs 60% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
Surimi
2
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%
Shrimp
Shrimp
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +911.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +706.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +393.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~306mg

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
Surimi
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% 4% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Shrimp
Shrimp
11
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% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +349.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +641.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.66µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +350.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.1%
Contains more FatsFats +88.9%
Contains more OtherOther +234.2%
~equal in Water ~71.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +142.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Shrimp Opinion
Calories 99kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Protein 15.18g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 0.9g 1.7g Shrimp
Net carbs 6.85g 1.52g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 1.52g Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 211mg Surimi
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Surimi
Calcium 9mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 112mg 170mg Shrimp
Iron 0.26mg 0.32mg Shrimp
Copper 0.032mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.33mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 282mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 143mg 947mg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 20µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.011mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 28.1µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.024mg Shrimp
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 2µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Surimi
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.521g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.734mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.202mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.387mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.515mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.77mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.35mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.135g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.141g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.012g Surimi
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 181mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.