Fish & seafood

Fish, surimi

FDC 173702oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 70 · -5 vs Fish & seafood median

Surimi, the processed fish used in imitation crab, scores 70 of 100, a Good band result, though its rank of 37 of 60 in Fish & seafood sits below the category's high median. It still delivers 30% DV of protein and 10% DV of magnesium.

A typical ounce (28 g) turns up in California rolls, seafood salads, and crab cakes. It carries 6.85 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, more than most fish, a sign of the starches and binders used in processing, and its sodium, at 143 mg per 100 g, runs higher than fresh fish too; those wanting a less processed, higher-scoring option could choose fish, salmon, chinook, raw instead.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.2 g · 63%Carb 6.9 g · 28%Fat 0.9 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories99 kcal5%
Total fat0.9 g1%
Saturated fat0.19 g1%
Cholesterol30 mg10%
Sodium143 mg6%
Carbohydrate6.9 g2%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein15 g30%
Potassium112 mg2%
Calcium9 mg1%
Iron0.26 mg1%
Magnesium43 mg10%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A20 µg2%
Vitamin E0.63 mg4%

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FDC 173702

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein30% DV
Magnesium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density70 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g143 vs 75 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Fish, carp, rawDensity 71 vs 70Fish, salmon, chinook, rawDensity 72 vs 70Fish, haddock, smokedDensity 73 vs 70

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