Surimi vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between surimi and tuna salad?
- Surimi is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, copper, and iron.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 41% more.
- Tuna salad contains 2 times less cholesterol than surimi. Surimi contains 30mg of cholesterol, while tuna salad contains 13mg.
We used Fish, surimi and Fish, tuna salad 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 | +126.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +353.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2945.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.18 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
6.85 g
Water:
76.34 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +928.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.8% |
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Protein
~16.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.443 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1837.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +830.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 6.7mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 4.122g | 25% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 41.2µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 1.2µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 178mg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 9.26g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.145mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 402mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 1mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 2.887g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 1.544g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 187kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 16.04g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 9.41g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.353g)