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Crab stick vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crab stick and Shark

  • Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Shark is 27% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 4 times more Sodium than Shark. Crab stick contains 529mg of Sodium, while Shark contains 122mg.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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
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8
Shark
Shark
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +284.6%
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +52.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +284.6%
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +52.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 43

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
:
8
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.3%
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%
Shark
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% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Carbs +134.7%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +2904.3%
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
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Carbs +134.7%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +2904.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2058.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2488.1%
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2058.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2488.1%

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 Shark
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 Shark Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 6.39g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 18.62g Shark
Fats 0.46g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 15g 6.39g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 228kcal Shark
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Shark
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.39mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 43mg
Phosphorus 282mg 194mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 155mg Shark
Sodium 529mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 0.33mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.032mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.011mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 22.3µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 0µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 1.21µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.285mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 0.607mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 0.707mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.261mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.286mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.156mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 20mg 59mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Shark
Saturated Fat 0.216g 3.205g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 3.701g Shark
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 Shark
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.989g)

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.