Beef sticks vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef sticks and crab stick
- Beef sticks are higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, and copper, yet crab stick is higher in phosphorus.
- Beef sticks cover your daily saturated fat needs 103% more than crab stick.
- Beef sticks contain 9 times more iron than crab stick. While beef sticks contain 3.4mg of iron, crab stick contains only 0.39mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in crab stick is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked 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 CalciumCalcium | +423.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +771.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +306.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +633.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +681.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +445% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +632.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.5 g
Fats:
49.6 g
Carbs:
5.4 g
Water:
19.1 g
Other:
4.4 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10682.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +290.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7343.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2990.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.8g | 0.216g | 94% |
| Fats | 49.6g | 0.46g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.47g | 0.275g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1531mg | 529mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 22.3µg | 41% | |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 20mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.39mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.42g | 0.143g | 29% |
| Protein | 21.5g | 7.62g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.436mg | 0.08mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.54mg | 0.62mg | 25% |
| Calories | 550kcal | 95kcal | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.42mg | 0.33mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.57µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 282mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.032mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 5.4g | 15g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.4g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.832mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.818mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.518mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.454mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.801mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.53mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.584g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sticks is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins