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Surimi vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between surimi and snapper

  • Surimi has more phosphorus, while snapper has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Snapper's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 79% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in surimi is lower.
  • Snapper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of snapper is 0, while the glycemic index of surimi is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.24mg

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
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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% 6.7% 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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~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
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.3%
Contains more FatsFats +91.1%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
~equal in Water ~70.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Snapper
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Snapper DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 3.5µg 79%
Selenium 28.1µg 49µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.46mg 33%
Protein 15.18g 26.3g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.87mg 16%
Phosphorus 282mg 201mg 12%
Potassium 112mg 522mg 12%
Cholesterol 30mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Sodium 143mg 57mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.053mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 40mg 3%
Copper 0.032mg 0.046mg 2%
Carbs 6.85g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 35µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.191g 0.365g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.588g 1%
Calories 99kcal 128kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.346mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.004mg 1%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.44mg 1%
Magnesium 43mg 37mg 1%
Fats 0.9g 1.72g 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 0g N/A
Iron 0.26mg 0.24mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 0.322g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.294mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 1.153mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.212mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 2.137mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 2.415mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.027mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 1.355mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.048g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Snapper
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
49%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snapper
Snapper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.