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Crab stick vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crab stick and Squid as food?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5 in Squid as food is higher than in Crab stick.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 201% more.
  • Crab stick has less Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, cuttlefish, 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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
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9
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Calcium +1284.6%
Contains more Iron +2679.5%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +607.8%
Contains more Zinc +948.5%
Contains more Copper +3018.8%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +301.8%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Calcium +1284.6%
Contains more Iron +2679.5%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.7%
Contains more Potassium +607.8%
Contains more Zinc +948.5%
Contains more Copper +3018.8%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +301.8%

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
4
:
8
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2061.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +847.4%
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%
Squid as food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2061.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +847.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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3
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Carbs +814.6%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +326.2%
Contains more Fats +204.3%
Contains more Other +48.7%
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
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +814.6%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +326.2%
Contains more Fats +204.3%
Contains more Other +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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1
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.236
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.236

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 Squid as food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Squid as food Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 1.64g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 32.48g Squid as food
Fats 0.46g 1.4g Squid as food
Carbs 15g 1.64g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 158kcal Squid as food
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Squid as food
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 180mg Squid as food
Iron 0.39mg 10.84mg Squid as food
Magnesium 43mg 60mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 282mg 580mg Squid as food
Potassium 90mg 637mg Squid as food
Sodium 529mg 744mg Crab stick
Zinc 0.33mg 3.46mg Squid as food
Copper 0.032mg 0.998mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.011mg 0.209mg Squid as food
Selenium 22.3µg 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.017mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.729mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.189mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.9mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.27mg Squid as food
Folate 0µg 24µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 5.4µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.364mg Squid as food
Threonine 0.285mg 1.398mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.414mg Squid as food
Leucine 0.607mg 2.287mg Squid as food
Lysine 0.707mg 2.427mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.261mg 0.733mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.164mg Squid as food
Valine 0.286mg 1.419mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.156mg 0.624mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 20mg 224mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Squid as food
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.236g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.162g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.268g Squid as food
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 Squid as food
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
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)

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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.