Surimi vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between surimi and sunfish?
- Surimi is higher in selenium; however, sunfish is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, zinc, potassium, and calcium.
- Sunfish's daily need coverage for copper is 39% more.
- Sunfish contains 2 times less selenium than surimi. Surimi contains 28.1µg of selenium, while sunfish contains 16.2µg.
- Surimi has less cholesterol.
- Sunfish has a lower glycemic index (0) than surimi (50).
We used Fish, surimi and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1044.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +492.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1103.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +503% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8054.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +564.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.8% |
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Fats
~0.9g
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Water
~73.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.6% |
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Saturated fat
~0.178g
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.15g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.385mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.897mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 2.31µg | 30% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 16.2µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 86mg | 19% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 24.87g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 1.54mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.865mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 1.99mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 449mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 103mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.462mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.138mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 231mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.092mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 0.315g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 114kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 0.178g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 1.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 2.022mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 2.284mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.092g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.042g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunfish 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.