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High-protein, low-calorie cold seafood appetizer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Cold surimi appetizer has 99 calories. It contains 9.8 g of carbs, 15.2 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 18 µg of Selenium covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 8 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
99
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
9.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
15.2g
· 30% DV
Fat
0.9g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 56% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 520 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 15 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 45 g | 45 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 75 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 120 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 149 kcal |
Calculated from 99 calories per 100 g.
A cold surimi appetizer is a chilled dish made with surimi, a shaped seafood product usually made from minced white fish. It is often served in pieces or mixed into salads, and seasonings and added ingredients vary by product.
Usually, no: a cold surimi appetizer is typically made from fish-based surimi flavored and shaped to resemble crab, rather than from crab meat. Check the ingredient list if you need to know whether a particular product contains actual crab.
Usually, yes: surimi is generally heat-treated during production, so a cold surimi appetizer can be eaten chilled when the package says it is ready to eat. Follow the storage instructions and do not eat it if it has been mishandled.
A cold surimi appetizer has a mild, slightly sweet seafood flavor and a springy texture. Its taste is designed to evoke crab, but it is generally less rich and distinctive than actual crab meat.
Serve a cold surimi appetizer chilled, either sliced on its own or alongside salad greens, lemon, and a dipping sauce. It also works in sandwiches or seafood-style salads; keep it refrigerated until serving.
Make a lighter cold surimi appetizer by tossing sliced surimi with crunchy vegetables, herbs, and lemon or a yogurt-based dressing. This keeps the dish fresh without relying on a heavy mayonnaise-based sauce.
Keep an opened cold surimi appetizer covered in the refrigerator and follow the package’s use-by instructions. Discard it if it has been left unrefrigerated for an extended time or develops an unusual smell or texture.
Yes, you can freeze a cold surimi appetizer, although thawing may make its texture softer or watery. Seal it well, thaw it in the refrigerator, and avoid refreezing it once thawed.
A cold surimi appetizer can provide protein, but it is not the same as fresh fish and may contain added salt and other ingredients. It can fit into a varied diet, but it is best not to rely on it as your only seafood choice.
A cold surimi appetizer may be eaten during pregnancy if it has been properly refrigerated and is labeled ready to eat, but heating it until steaming hot is a more cautious option. Ask your healthcare professional for advice specific to your pregnancy.
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B3
1.8mg · 11% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
160mg · 23% DV
Sodium
520mg · 23% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
150mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Cold surimi appetizer is made with surimi, a seasoned fish paste shaped into pieces, often in the familiar style of crab sticks. It is a convenient chilled seafood dish rather than a traditional preparation tied to one place, and recipes may add simple seasonings or vegetables.
Its mild, savoury flavour and springy texture work well served cold as a small appetizer, folded into a salad, or paired with lemon and fresh herbs. It is relatively high in protein and low in calories: a 100 g portion provides 15.2 g of protein. For a lighter plate, use citrus or a yoghurt-based dressing instead of a rich mayonnaise sauce.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.