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Crab stick vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab stick and Sardine?

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Crab stick.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 349% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.

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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
:
9
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +2838.5%
Contains more Iron +648.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +341.1%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +481.3%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +136.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +2838.5%
Contains more Iron +648.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +341.1%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +481.3%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +136.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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
:
11
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +223.1%
Contains more Fats +2389.1%
Contains more Other +91.2%
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
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +223.1%
Contains more Fats +2389.1%
Contains more Other +91.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1306.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3500%
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1306.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3500%

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 Sardine
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 Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.46g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 208kcal Sardine
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0g Sardine
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.39mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 43mg 39mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 90mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 529mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 0.33mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.032mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.011mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 22.3µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 0µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.285mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.607mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.707mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.261mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.286mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.156mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 20mg 142mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.216g 1.528g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 5.148g Sardine
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.