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Crab stick vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crab stick and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer than Crab stick in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 339% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 6 times more Sodium than Atlantic Mackerel. Crab stick contains 529mg of Sodium, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 90mg.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
2
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8
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Iron +317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +248.9%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +97.8%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Iron +317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +248.9%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +97.8%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
0
:
12
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +794.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1364.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1428.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
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%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +794.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1364.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1428.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
2
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3
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +144.1%
Contains more Fats +2919.6%
Contains more Other +75.2%
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
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +144.1%
Contains more Fats +2919.6%
Contains more Other +75.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1884%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2242.7%
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1884%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2242.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab stick Atlantic Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Crab stick Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 0.46g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0g Atlantic Mackerel
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 12mg Crab stick
Iron 0.39mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 43mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 282mg 217mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 529mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.33mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.032mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 22.3µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 0µg 1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.285mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 0.607mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 0.707mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.261mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.286mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.156mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 20mg 70mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.216g 3.257g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel
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
Crab stick Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
12%
Crab stick
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel 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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.