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Surimi vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Surimi and Whelk?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium in Whelk is higher than in Surimi.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 689% more.
  • Surimi has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, surimi and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat 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.
Surimi
Surimi
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8
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Calcium +1155.6%
Contains more Iron +3769.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +519.6%
Contains more Zinc +887.9%
Contains more Copper +6337.5%
Contains more Manganese +7990.9%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Contains more Calcium +1155.6%
Contains more Iron +3769.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +519.6%
Contains more Zinc +887.9%
Contains more Copper +6337.5%
Contains more Manganese +7990.9%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

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
Surimi
2
:
9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin A +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +919%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +806.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2066.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1033.8%
Surimi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Whelk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +919%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +806.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2066.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1033.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +138.6%
Contains more Protein +214.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.6%
Contains more Other +447.9%
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +138.6%
Contains more Protein +214.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.6%
Contains more Other +447.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
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1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 15.18g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 0.9g 0.8g Surimi
Carbs 6.85g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 99kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 9mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 0.26mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 43mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 282mg
Potassium 112mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 143mg 412mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.032mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.011mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 28.1µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 67IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.049mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 2µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 18.14µg Whelk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.734mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.202mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 1.387mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.515mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 0.77mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.35mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 30mg 130mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.012g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.008g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 0.056g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.046g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Surimi
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)

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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/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.