Tilapia vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tilapia and surimi
- Tilapia has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B1,2, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron, while surimi has more phosphorus.
- Tilapia's daily need coverage for selenium is 48% higher.
- Surimi contains 22 times less vitamin B3 than tilapia. Tilapia contains 4.745mg of vitamin B3, while surimi contains 0.22mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in surimi is lower.
- Tilapia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilapia is 0, while the glycemic index of surimi is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, surimi.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2056.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +848.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~76.34g
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~0.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +540.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
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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| Selenium | 54.4µg | 28.1µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 0.22mg | 28% |
| Protein | 26.15g | 15.18g | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 150IU | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 1.6µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 204mg | 282mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 30mg | 9% |
| Choline | 51.3mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 380mg | 112mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 143mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.021mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.65g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94g | 0.191g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.955g | 0.149g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.85g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 0.443g | 1% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.315mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilapia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilapia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilapia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.749g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)