Surimi vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between surimi and turkey meat
- Surimi is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 58% more than surimi.
- Surimi contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than turkey meat. While surimi contains 1.6µg of vitamin B12, turkey meat contains only 1.02µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in surimi is lower.
- The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, surimi and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +319.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +651.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1254.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1953.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11316.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +721.1% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1676.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +378.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 9.573mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.616mg | 45% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 28.55g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 109mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 1.02µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.281mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 2.48mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.948mg | 18% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 2.119g | 11% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 7.39g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 2.155g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 223mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 2.647g | 6% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 189kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 239mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 29.8µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0.06g | 2% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.964g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)