Shrimp vs. Surimi Imitation Crab
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Surimi Imitation Crab
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
surimi imitation crab
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and surimi imitation crab:
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than surimi imitation crab.
- Shrimp has 15.4 times less carbohydrates than surimi imitation crab.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
- Surimi imitation crab has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Surimi imitation crab has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Surimi Imitation Crab (Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shrimp has 25% less calories than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 95 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to surimi imitation crab per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for surimi imitation crab, 32:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Surimi Imitation Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 63% |
| Fat | 20% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 15.4 times less carbohydrates than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Surimi imitation crab has more dietary fiber than shrimp - surimi imitation crab has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 79% more protein than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both surimi imitation crab and shrimp are low in saturated fat - surimi imitation crab has 0.22g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both surimi imitation crab and shrimp are low in trans fat - surimi imitation crab has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Surimi imitation crab has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - surimi imitation crab has 20mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than surimi imitation crab - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and surimi imitation crab contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and surimi imitation crab does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Surimi imitation crab and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - surimi imitation crab has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Surimi imitation crab and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - surimi imitation crab has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Surimi imitation crab has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both shrimp and surimi imitation crab contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Surimi Imitation Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.57 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 315% more calcium than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Surimi imitation crab and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - surimi imitation crab has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Surimi imitation crab and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - surimi imitation crab has 90mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more DHA and EPA than surimi imitation crab per 100 grams. Both shrimp and surimi imitation crab contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA.
| Shrimp | Surimi Imitation Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.005 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | 0.028 G |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than surimi imitation crab per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Surimi Imitation Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 0.014 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Surimi Imitation Crab (Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does surimi imitation crab or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Shrimp has 30% less calories than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 95 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is surimi imitation crab or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 80% more protein than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does surimi imitation crab or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 15.4 times fewer carbohydrates than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 15g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.