16 Complete Protein Pairings with Surimi Imitation Crab

Summary:

• Surimi imitation crab is high in protein - about 2.2 grams per fl oz.
• However, surimi imitation crab provides only 8 of the 9 essential amino acids sufficiently - it is a little low on valine.^[1]
• Surimi imitation crab pairs well with cranberry, breadfruit seeds, pumpkin seeds, carrots or nori to create a complete protein profile. ^[2] More surimi imitation crab pairings and detailed analysis below.

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A complete protein is a protein source that "contains adequate proportions of the nine essential amino acids" that our body can not produce on its own.

A great source of protein, a single fl oz of surimi imitation crab contains 2.2 grams of protein, or about 4% of recommended daily values. ^[1]

To get the adequate amount of protein with surimi imitation crab alone, you will need 23 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (660 grams) for an average female, or 28 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab for males. ^[4] That's about 623 calories.

Full nutritional profile for surimi imitation crab
USDA Source: Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi

Macronutrients in 1 fl oz (28.33g) of surimi imitation crab:

Surimi imitation crab contains abundant amounts of 8 out of the nine essential amino acids. Proportionally, surimi imitation crab is a little short on valine.^[1]

To have adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids with surimi imitation crab alone, you will have to eat 20 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (573 grams) for an average person. ^[2]

That's about 13% more surimi imitation crab to compensate for the lack of valine, compared to the protein requirement alone.

The amount of each essential amino acid in 1 fl oz (28.33g) of surimi imitation crab:

1. Cranberry
2. Breadfruit Seeds
3. Pumpkin Seeds
4. Carrots
5. Nori
6. Tumeric
7. Cauliflower
8. Oregano
9. Pili Nut
10. Lotus Seeds
11. Lima Beans
12. Pistachio

1. Yogurt
2. Caramel
3. Sour Cream
4. Mayonnaise

Low in protein, cranberry is high in valine, which is complementary to surimi imitation crab.

A ratio of 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 0.4 cup of cranberry (39g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.42 to 1:1 for surimi imitation crab to cranberry by weight.

Full nutritional profile for cranberry
USDA Source: Cranberries, raw

Breadfruit seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in valine, complementing the profile of surimi imitation crab.

For example, 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 0.6 teaspoon of breadfruit seeds (2g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.02 to 1:0.03 for surimi imitation crab to breadfruit seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for breadfruit seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, pumpkin seed is high in valine, which is complementary to surimi imitation crab.

A ratio of 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin seeds (1g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.01 to 1:4 for surimi imitation crab to pumpkin seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pumpkin seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt

Carrot is low in protein, and is high in valine, complementing the profile of surimi imitation crab.

For example, 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 0.5 carrot (33g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.34:1 of carrot to surimi imitation crab will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for carrots
USDA Source: Carrots, raw

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, nori is high in valine, which is complementary to surimi imitation crab.

A ratio of 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 2.3 sheets of nori (6g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.06 to 1:1.9 for surimi imitation crab to nori by weight.

Full nutritional profile for nori
USDA Source: Seaweed, laver, raw

Tumeric is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in valine, complementing the profile of surimi imitation crab.

For example, 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 1.3 teaspoons of tumeric (4g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.04 to 1:0.7 for surimi imitation crab to tumeric by weight.

Full nutritional profile for tumeric
USDA Source: Spices, turmeric, ground

Low in protein, cauliflower is high in valine, which is complementary to surimi imitation crab.

A ratio of 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 21.3 grams of cauliflower creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.23 to 1:0.03 for surimi imitation crab to cauliflower by weight.

Full nutritional profile for cauliflower
USDA Source: Cauliflower, raw

Oregano is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in valine, complementing the profile of surimi imitation crab.

For example, 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 4.6 teaspoons of oregano (5g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.05 to 1:3 for surimi imitation crab to oregano by weight.

Full nutritional profile for oregano
USDA Source: Spices, oregano, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, pili nut is high in valine, which is complementary to surimi imitation crab.

A ratio of 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 1.5 teaspoons of pili nut (4g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.04 to 1:0.01 for surimi imitation crab to pili nut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pili nut
USDA Source: Nuts, pilinuts, dried

Lotus seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in valine, complementing the profile of surimi imitation crab.

For example, 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 1.4 tablespoons of lotus seeds (3g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:9 for surimi imitation crab to lotus seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for lotus seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, lotus seeds, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, lima bean is high in valine, which is complementary to surimi imitation crab.

A ratio of 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 0.7 tablespoon of lima beans (7g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.07 to 1:0.01 for surimi imitation crab to lima bean by weight.

Full nutritional profile for lima beans
USDA Source: Lima beans, immature seeds, raw

Pistachio is a great source of protein, and is high in valine, complementing the profile of surimi imitation crab.

For example, 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 0.9 teaspoon of pistachio (2g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.02 to 1:7 for surimi imitation crab to pistachio by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pistachio
USDA Source: Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, yogurt is high in valine, which is complementary to surimi imitation crab.

A ratio of 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 1.4 teaspoons of yogurt (7g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.07 to 1:0.11 for surimi imitation crab to yogurt by weight.

Full nutritional profile for yogurt
USDA Source: Yogurt, plain, whole milk

Caramel is low in protein, and is high in valine, complementing the profile of surimi imitation crab.

For example, 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 1 tablespoon of caramel (21g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.22 to 1:0.02 for surimi imitation crab to caramel by weight.

Full nutritional profile for caramel
USDA Source: Toppings, butterscotch or caramel

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, sour cream is high in valine, which is complementary to surimi imitation crab.

A ratio of 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 0.9 tablespoon of sour cream (11g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.11 to 1:34 for surimi imitation crab to sour cream by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sour cream
USDA Source: Cream, sour, cultured

Mayonnaise is low in protein, and is high in valine, complementing the profile of surimi imitation crab.

For example, 3.3 fl ozs of surimi imitation crab (94g) and 2.1 tablespoons of mayonnaise (29g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.31:1 of mayonnaise to surimi imitation crab will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for mayonnaise
USDA Source: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular