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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Crab stick

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer than Crab stick in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 339% higher.
  • Crab stick contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
8
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Iron +317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +248.9%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +97.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Iron +317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +248.9%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +97.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
12
:
0
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +794.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1364.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1428.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +794.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1364.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1428.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +144.1%
Contains more Fats +2919.6%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
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
Contains more Protein +144.1%
Contains more Fats +2919.6%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1884%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2242.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1884%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2242.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Atlantic Mackerel Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 18.6g 7.62g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 0.46g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Calories 205kcal 95kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 0g 6.25g Atlantic Mackerel
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 12mg 13mg Crab stick
Iron 1.63mg 0.39mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 43mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 314mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 529mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.33mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.032mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 44.1µg 22.3µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 0.17mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 0IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.03mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 0.62mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.13mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 0.57µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.4µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.075mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg 0.285mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.23mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 0.607mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 0.707mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.261mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.26mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.286mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.156mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.028g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.001g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.275g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.143g Atlantic Mackerel
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
Atlantic Mackerel Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel 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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.