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Surimi vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Surimi and Spread

  • Surimi has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium, however, Spread has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for Sodium is 38% more.
  • Surimi has 5 times more Magnesium than Spread. Surimi has 43mg of Magnesium, while Spread has 8mg.
  • Surimi is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, surimi and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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
5
:
5
Spread
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Selenium +189.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +203.8%
Contains more Zinc +209.1%
Contains more Copper +306.3%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Equal in Potassium - 110
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Selenium +189.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +203.8%
Contains more Zinc +209.1%
Contains more Copper +306.3%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Equal in Potassium - 110

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
1
:
9
Spread
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Folate - 2
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
2
:
3
Spread
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Fats +1826.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Other +280.8%
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Fats +1826.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Other +280.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
1
:
2
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4989.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479%
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4989.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Spread Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 11.74g Spread
Protein 15.18g 7.66g Surimi
Fats 0.9g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 6.85g 11.94g Spread
Calories 99kcal 235kcal Spread
Fiber 0g 0.2g Spread
Calcium 9mg 12mg Spread
Iron 0.26mg 0.79mg Spread
Magnesium 43mg 8mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 59mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 110mg Surimi
Sodium 143mg 1013mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.032mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg Spread
Selenium 28.1µg 9.7µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.134mg Spread
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.12µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.082mg Surimi
Threonine 0.734mg 0.334mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.334mg Surimi
Leucine 1.202mg 0.6mg Surimi
Lysine 1.387mg 0.663mg Surimi
Methionine 0.515mg 0.196mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.301mg Surimi
Valine 0.77mg 0.356mg Surimi
Histidine 0.35mg 0.279mg Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 38mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 5.977g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread 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 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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.