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Surimi vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Surimi and Swordfish

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1 in Swordfish is higher than in Surimi.
  • Swordfish covers your daily Selenium needs 73% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Fish, swordfish, 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
2
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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.5%
Contains more IronIron +73.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~304mg

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
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% 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% 7.7% 48% 498% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1950%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.62µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +102.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +781.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
1
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2278.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Swordfish Opinion
Calories 99kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Protein 15.18g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 0.9g 7.93g Swordfish
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 78mg Surimi
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 43mg 35mg Surimi
Calcium 9mg 6mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 499mg Swordfish
Iron 0.26mg 0.45mg Swordfish
Copper 0.032mg 0.046mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.33mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 282mg 304mg Swordfish
Sodium 143mg 97mg Swordfish
Vitamin A 67IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A 20µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Swordfish
Selenium 28.1µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 2µg 2µg
Trans Fat 0.056g Surimi
Choline 77.5mg Swordfish
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.911g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.368g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.734mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.202mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 1.387mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.515mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.77mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.35mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.127g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.168g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Swordfish
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
91%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.72g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.