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Yolk vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yolk and Surimi

  • Yolk is richer than Surimi in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 352% higher.
  • Yolk contains 73 times more Folate than Surimi. Yolk contains 146µg of Folate, while Surimi contains 2µg.
  • Surimi contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
8
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2
Surimi
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Zinc +597%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +99.3%
Contains more Magnesium +760%
Equal in Potassium - 112
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Zinc +597%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +99.3%
Contains more Magnesium +760%
Equal in Potassium - 112

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.
Yolk
10
:
1
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin A +2052.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Folate +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +816.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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 A +2052.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Folate +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +816.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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2
Surimi
Contains more Fats +2848.9%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Contains more Carbs +90.8%
Contains more Water +45.9%
Equal in Protein - 15.18
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
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 +2848.9%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Contains more Carbs +90.8%
Contains more Water +45.9%
Equal in Protein - 15.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
1
Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7777.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +849%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7777.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +849%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Surimi
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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 15.86g 15.18g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 0.9g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 322kcal 99kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0g Surimi
Calcium 129mg 9mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 0.26mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 390mg 282mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 112mg Surimi
Sodium 48mg 143mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.33mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.032mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.011mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 28.1µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 67IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 20µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.63mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.02mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.021mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.22mg Surimi
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.07mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.03mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 2µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.6µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.092mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.709mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 1.202mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0.378mg 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.595mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.77mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.35mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 30mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 0.149g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.443g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
90%
Yolk
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.36g)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.