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Alaska pollock vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Alaska pollock and Crab stick

  • Alaska pollock is higher than Crab stick in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 129% more than Crab stick.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Crab stick is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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 Calcium +453.8%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Potassium +377.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +97.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Calcium +453.8%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Potassium +377.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +97.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +208.1%
Contains more Fats +156.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Equal in Water - 74.66
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Protein +208.1%
Contains more Fats +156.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Equal in Water - 74.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.2%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 23.48g 7.62g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 0.46g Alaska pollock
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Calories 111kcal 95kcal Alaska pollock
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 0g 6.25g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 72mg 13mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.39mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 43mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 430mg 90mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 529mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 0.33mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.011mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg 22.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.17mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.03mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.08mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.62mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.13mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.57µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.075mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.285mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.23mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 0.607mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.707mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.261mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.26mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.286mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.156mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.216g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.028g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.001g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.143g Alaska pollock
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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Alaska pollock Crab stick
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
62%
Alaska pollock
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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