Surimi vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between surimi and whey
- Surimi has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, whey is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B5.
- Surimi covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 55% more than whey.
- Whey has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, surimi and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 | +437.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +513% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1378.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +422.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.2% |
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 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +652.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +447.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1685.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3927.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 0.28µg | 55% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 1.9µg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 46mg | 34% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 0.85g | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.158mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.383mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 27kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 0.011g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 161mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 5.14g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Surimi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.