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Turkey meat vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between turkey meat and surimi

  • Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron, yet surimi is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 58% more than surimi.
  • Turkey meat contains 21 times more vitamin B6 than surimi. While turkey meat contains 0.616mg of vitamin B6, surimi contains only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in surimi is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.4%
Contains more IronIron +319.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +651.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.5%
~equal in Selenium ~28.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1953.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Surimi
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.1%
Contains more FatsFats +721.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11316.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Surimi DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.22mg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.03mg 45%
Protein 28.55g 15.18g 27%
Cholesterol 109mg 30mg 26%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.6µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.021mg 20%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.33mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.07mg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.443g 11%
Fats 7.39g 0.9g 10%
Iron 1.09mg 0.26mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.191g 9%
Phosphorus 223mg 282mg 8%
Copper 0.093mg 0.032mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 0.149g 6%
Calories 189kcal 99kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.63mg 4%
Potassium 239mg 112mg 4%
Selenium 29.8µg 28.1µg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.02mg 2%
Carbs 0.06g 6.85g 2%
Sodium 103mg 143mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Calcium 14mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 20µg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 6.85g N/A
Manganese 0.014mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.35mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Surimi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
50%
Turkey meat
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.964g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.