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Crab stick vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab stick and Tuna salad?

  • Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 38% higher.
  • Tuna salad has 2 times less Magnesium than Crab stick. Crab stick has 43mg of Magnesium, while Tuna salad has 19mg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in Sodium.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, tuna salad 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.
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +69.7%
Contains more Copper +353.1%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +69.7%
Contains more Copper +353.1%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +110.5%
Contains more Fats +1913%
Equal in Other - 2.13
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Carbs +59.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +110.5%
Contains more Fats +1913%
Equal in Other - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +949.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2782.5%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +949.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2782.5%

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 Tuna salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 9.41g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 0.46g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 15g 9.41g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Tuna salad
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.39mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 43mg 19mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 178mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 529mg 402mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.33mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.032mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 22.3µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 0IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.07mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.081mg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.285mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.607mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.707mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.261mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.286mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.156mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 20mg 13mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.008g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.216g 1.544g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 4.122g Tuna salad
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 Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.328g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.