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Surimi vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Surimi and Whitefish

  • Surimi has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Whitefish has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Surimi's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 27% more.
  • Surimi has 2 times more Selenium than Whitefish. Surimi has 28.1µg of Selenium, while Whitefish has 16.2µg.
  • Surimi is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, surimi and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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.
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +80.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +262.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +284.8%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +681.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +80.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +262.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +284.8%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +681.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +755%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1648.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1053.3%
Contains more Folate +750%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +755%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1648.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1053.3%
Contains more Folate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Contains more Fats +734.4%
Contains more Other +301.4%
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Contains more Fats +734.4%
Contains more Other +301.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1617.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.9%
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1617.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Whitefish
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 0.9g 7.51g Whitefish
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 9mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 0.26mg 0.47mg Whitefish
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 112mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 143mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.33mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.032mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 28.1µg 16.2µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 2µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.96µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.734mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 0.709mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.202mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 1.387mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.515mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 0.77mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.35mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 30mg 77mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.162g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.971g)

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.