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Crab stick vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crab stick and Clam?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE in Clam is higher than in Crab stick.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4097% more.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Calcium +607.7%
Contains more Iron +620.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +597.8%
Contains more Zinc +727.3%
Contains more Copper +2050%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Contains more Selenium +187%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Calcium +607.7%
Contains more Iron +620.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +597.8%
Contains more Zinc +727.3%
Contains more Copper +2050%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Contains more Selenium +187%

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.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +441%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17249.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +441%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17249.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +192.4%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Protein +235.3%
Contains more Fats +323.9%
Contains more Other +65%
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Carbs +192.4%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Protein +235.3%
Contains more Fats +323.9%
Contains more Other +65%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286%

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 Clam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Crab stick Clam Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 5.13g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.46g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 15g 5.13g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 148kcal Clam
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Clam
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.39mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 43mg 18mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 90mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 529mg 1202mg Crab stick
Zinc 0.33mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.032mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.011mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 22.3µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 0IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.11mg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.285mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.607mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.707mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.261mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.286mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.156mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 20mg 67mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Clam
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.172g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.552g Clam
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 Clam
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
12%
Crab stick
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam 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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.