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Cod vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cod and Crab stick

  • Cod is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D, yet Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cod is 28% higher.
  • Crab stick contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cod
Cod
8
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Iron +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.8%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Iron +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.8%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Magnesium - 43

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cod
Cod
10
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Crab stick
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +199.6%
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +479.5%
Equal in Water - 74.66
Cod
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Crab stick
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Protein +199.6%
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +479.5%
Equal in Water - 74.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.8%
Cod
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 22.83g 7.62g Cod
Fats 0.86g 0.46g Cod
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Calories 105kcal 95kcal Cod
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 0g 6.25g Cod
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 14mg 13mg Cod
Iron 0.49mg 0.39mg Cod
Magnesium 42mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 138mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 244mg 90mg Cod
Sodium 78mg 529mg Cod
Zinc 0.58mg 0.33mg Cod
Copper 0.036mg 0.032mg Cod
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Cod
Selenium 37.6µg 22.3µg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Cod
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.81mg 0.17mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.03mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 0.62mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.13mg Cod
Folate 8µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.57µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.075mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg 0.285mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.23mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg 0.607mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg 0.707mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg 0.261mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.26mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg 0.286mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.156mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 0.216g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.028g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.001g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.143g Cod
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cod
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $10.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/nutrients
  2. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.