Tuna vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tuna and surimi
- The amount of selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and phosphorus in tuna is higher than in surimi.
- Tuna covers your daily selenium needs 146% more than surimi.
- Surimi has 100 times less vitamin B3 than tuna. Tuna has 22.07mg of vitamin B3, while surimi has 0.22mg.
- Surimi contains less cholesterol.
- Surimi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of surimi is 50, while the glycemic index of tuna is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +370.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +253.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +285.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +552.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9931.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +377.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +117.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.1% |
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Saturated fat
~0.191g
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.149g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 108.2µg | 28.1µg | 146% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 0.22mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.03mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 1.6µg | 31% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 15.18g | 28% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 527mg | 112mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.021mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 0.26mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 282mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 143mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.443g | 2% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.85g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.59g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 0.191g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 0.149g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 1.387mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.595mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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
86%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)