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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and surimi imitation crab is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shrimp has 25% less calories than surimi imitation crab - surimi imitation crab has 95 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Shrimp Surimi Imitation Crab
Protein 81% 32%
Carbohydrates 5% 63%
Fat 13% 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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Shrimp or Surimi Imitation Crab .

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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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.