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Surimi vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Surimi and Sturgeon

  • Surimi is richer in Selenium, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Sturgeon is 62% higher.
  • Surimi contains 2 times more Selenium than Sturgeon. Surimi contains 28.1µg of Selenium, while Sturgeon contains 16.2µg.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, sturgeon, 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 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225%
Contains more IronIron +246.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~45mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~271mg

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% 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 0% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1206%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.63mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +475.6%
Contains more OtherOther +472.6%
~equal in Water ~69.94g

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
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1568.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 99kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Protein 15.18g 20.7g Sturgeon
Fats 0.9g 5.18g Sturgeon
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 77mg Surimi
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 43mg 45mg Sturgeon
Calcium 9mg 17mg Sturgeon
Potassium 112mg 364mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.26mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.032mg 0.053mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.33mg 0.54mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 282mg 271mg Surimi
Sodium 143mg 69mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 67IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 20µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.63mg
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 28.1µg 16.2µg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.09mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.23mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 2µg 17µg Sturgeon
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.173g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.885g Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.232mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.734mg 0.907mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.954mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.202mg 1.682mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.387mg 1.901mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.515mg 0.613mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.808mg Sturgeon
Valine 0.77mg 1.066mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.35mg 0.609mg Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.119g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.058g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Sturgeon
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
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.982g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.