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Wafer vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wafer and Surimi?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Surimi is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Surimi's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
  • Surimi has 63 times less Manganese than Wafer. Wafer has 0.696mg of Manganese, while Surimi has 0.011mg.
  • Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Fish, surimi types in this comparison.

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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.
Wafer
Wafer
7
:
3
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +1442.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +230.3%
Contains more Copper +1346.9%
Contains more Manganese +6227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Selenium +393%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +1442.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +230.3%
Contains more Copper +1346.9%
Contains more Manganese +6227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Selenium +393%

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.
Wafer
Wafer
9
:
2
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +915%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1677.8%
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Surimi
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +915%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +570%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1677.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
3
:
2
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Fats +1477.8%
Contains more Carbs +961.3%
Contains more Other +174%
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Water +1596.4%
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Surimi
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 Fats +1477.8%
Contains more Carbs +961.3%
Contains more Other +174%
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Water +1596.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
1
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3165.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +837.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3165.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +837.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 6.85g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 15.18g Surimi
Fats 14.2g 0.9g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 6.85g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 99kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 0g Surimi
Fiber 3.4g 0g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 9mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 0.26mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 43mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 210mg 112mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 1.09mg 0.33mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.032mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.011mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 10IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.63mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.02mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.021mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.22mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.07mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.03mg Wafer
Folate 47µg 2µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.092mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.709mg Surimi
Leucine 0.447mg 1.202mg Surimi
Lysine 0.281mg 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0.105mg 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.595mg Surimi
Valine 0.323mg 0.77mg Surimi
Histidine 0.128mg 0.35mg Surimi
Cholesterol 2mg 30mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 0.149g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.443g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Surimi
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
22%
Wafer
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)

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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.