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Crab stick vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crab stick and Cod

  • Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus, yet Cod is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cod is 28% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 7 times more Sodium than Cod. Crab stick contains 529mg of Sodium, while Cod contains 78mg.

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

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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
Cod
Cod
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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
2
:
10
Cod
Cod
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.079
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.079

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Cod
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 Crab stick Cod Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 22.83g Cod
Fats 0.46g 0.86g Cod
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 105kcal Cod
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0g Cod
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 14mg Cod
Iron 0.39mg 0.49mg Cod
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 138mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 244mg Cod
Sodium 529mg 78mg Cod
Zinc 0.33mg 0.58mg Cod
Copper 0.032mg 0.036mg Cod
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Cod
Selenium 22.3µg 37.6µg Cod
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Cod
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.079mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.18mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.283mg Cod
Folate 0µg 8µg Cod
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 1.05µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 0.285mg 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 0.607mg 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 0.707mg 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.261mg 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.891mg Cod
Valine 0.286mg 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.156mg 0.672mg Cod
Cholesterol 20mg 55mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.168g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.013g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.124g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.292g 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
Crab stick Cod
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
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
38%
Cod

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