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Surimi vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Surimi and Tuna

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus in Tuna is higher than in Surimi.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 146% more than Surimi.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, surimi and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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
1
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%
Tuna
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.5%
Contains more IronIron +253.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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
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%
Tuna
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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% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9931.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~65IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
3
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Tuna
2
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92%
Contains more OtherOther +75.3%
~equal in Water ~68.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
3
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Tuna
0
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.205g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.138g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Tuna
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 Tuna Opinion
Calories 99kcal 130kcal Tuna
Protein 15.18g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.9g 0.59g Surimi
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg 47mg Surimi
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Surimi
Calcium 9mg 4mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 527mg Tuna
Iron 0.26mg 0.92mg Tuna
Copper 0.032mg 0.043mg Tuna
Zinc 0.33mg 0.45mg Tuna
Phosphorus 282mg 333mg Tuna
Sodium 143mg 54mg Tuna
Vitamin A 67IU 65IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.29mg Surimi
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 28.1µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 1.038mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 2µg 2µg
Trans Fat 0.02g Surimi
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.205g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.138g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.175g Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.734mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.202mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.387mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.515mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.77mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.35mg 0.822mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.015g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.105g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.005g Surimi
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Tuna
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
88%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.