Surimi Imitation Crab vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Surimi Imitation Crab and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
surimi imitation crab
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in surimi imitation crab and chicken:
- Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Surimi imitation crab has 13.4 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Surimi imitation crab has 4.3 times less cholesterol than chicken.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Surimi Imitation Crab (Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and surimi imitation crab has 50% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, surimi imitation crab is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Surimi imitation crab has a macronutrient ratio of 32:63:5 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Surimi Imitation Crab | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | ~ |
| Fat | 5% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Surimi imitation crab has more dietary fiber than chicken - surimi imitation crab has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 206% more protein than surimi imitation crab - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Surimi imitation crab has 13.4 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 0.22g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and surimi imitation crab are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 0.01g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Surimi imitation crab has 4.3 times less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 20mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Chicken and surimi imitation crab contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and surimi imitation crab contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both surimi imitation crab and chicken contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Surimi Imitation Crab | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.62 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken and surimi imitation crab contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 138% more iron than surimi imitation crab - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 652% more potassium than surimi imitation crab - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 90mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than surimi imitation crab per 100 grams. Both surimi imitation crab and chicken contain significant amounts of DHA.
| Surimi Imitation Crab | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | 0.028 G | 0.031 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | 0.016 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than surimi imitation crab per 100 grams.
| Surimi Imitation Crab | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 1.818 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 1.838 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Surimi Imitation Crab (Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does chicken or surimi imitation crab contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and surimi imitation crab has 50% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and surimi imitation crab has 95 calories.
Is chicken or surimi imitation crab better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 210% more protein than surimi imitation crab - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 7.6g of protein.
Does surimi imitation crab or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 15g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or surimi imitation crab contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 650% more potassium than surimi imitation crab - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and surimi imitation crab has 90mg of potassium.