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Crab stick vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Crab stick and Mackerel

  • Mackerel is higher than Crab stick in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 768% more than Crab stick.
  • Crab stick contains 6 times more Sodium than Mackerel. While Crab stick contains 529mg of Sodium, Mackerel contains only 83mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, mackerel, 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
1
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9
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +302.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125.6%
Contains more Potassium +345.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +184.8%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +302.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125.6%
Contains more Potassium +345.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +184.8%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278

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
3
:
9
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3233.3%
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%
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% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
2
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3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.2%
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +3771.7%
Contains more Other +124.3%
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
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.2%
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +3771.7%
Contains more Other +124.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2447.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2907%
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2447.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2907%

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 Mackerel
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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.46g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Mackerel
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 0.39mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 43mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 282mg 278mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 529mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.33mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.032mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 22.3µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 0µg 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.285mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.607mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.707mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.261mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.286mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.156mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 20mg 75mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.216g 4.176g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 4.3g 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 Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.96g)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.