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Turmeric vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turmeric and surimi

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E; however, surimi has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 860% more.
  • Surimi has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +383.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1757.1%
Contains more IronIron +21053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3962.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1263.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +353.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Surimi
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +603.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13300%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 FatsFats +261.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +880.1%
Contains more OtherOther +869.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.8%
Contains more WaterWater +494.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Surimi
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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 +201.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Surimi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Surimi DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.011mg 860%
Iron 55mg 0.26mg 684%
Copper 1.3mg 0.032mg 141%
Fiber 22.7g 0g 91%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.6µg 67%
Potassium 2080mg 112mg 58%
Selenium 6.2µg 28.1µg 40%
Magnesium 208mg 43mg 39%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.33mg 38%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.63mg 25%
Carbs 67.14g 6.85g 20%
Calcium 168mg 9mg 16%
Protein 9.68g 15.18g 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.1µg 11%
Calories 312kcal 99kcal 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.021mg 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.07mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.191g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.22mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.03mg 6%
Folate 20µg 2µg 5%
Sodium 27mg 143mg 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Phosphorus 299mg 282mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.443g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.149g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 6.85g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.35mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.647g)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.