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Surimi vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are surimi and Swiss cheese different?

  • Swiss cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5 than surimi.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Swiss cheese is 90% higher.
  • Surimi has less cholesterol.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than surimi (50).

Fish, surimi and Cheese, swiss 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
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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9788.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1224.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
~equal in Selenium ~30µg

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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +375.7%
Contains more WaterWater +102.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3343.3%
Contains more OtherOther +308.2%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 9mg 890mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.191g 18.227g 82%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 3.06µg 61%
Fats 0.9g 30.99g 46%
Phosphorus 282mg 574mg 42%
Zinc 0.33mg 4.37mg 37%
Vitamin A 20µg 288µg 30%
Protein 15.18g 26.96g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.302mg 22%
Cholesterol 30mg 93mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 8.046g 20%
Calories 99kcal 393kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.341g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.353mg 6%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Selenium 28.1µg 30µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.071mg 3%
Copper 0.032mg 0.047mg 2%
Sodium 143mg 187mg 2%
Iron 0.26mg 0.13mg 2%
Magnesium 43mg 33mg 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Carbs 6.85g 1.44g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.064mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 1.44g N/A
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.036g)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.