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Surimi vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Surimi and Skipjack tuna different?

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 than Surimi.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 116% higher.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

Fish, surimi and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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
0
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366.1%
Contains more IronIron +515.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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% 4% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +481%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3170%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.8%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1026%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
2
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.403g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 99kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 15.18g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 0.9g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 60mg Surimi
Magnesium 43mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 9mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 112mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.26mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.032mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.33mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 282mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 143mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 67IU 60IU Surimi
Vitamin A 20µg 18µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Folate 2µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.42g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.403g Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.734mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.202mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.387mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.515mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.77mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.35mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.091g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.237g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.017g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Surimi
Surimi is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna 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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.