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Beer vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beer and crab stick

  • Beer contains less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than crab stick.
  • Crab stick's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • Crab stick has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab stick is 50, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +616.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +1850%
Contains more CopperCopper +540%
Contains more ZincZinc +3200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1914.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3616.7%

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.
Beer
Beer
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 WaterWater +23.2%
Contains more OtherOther +78.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1556.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Crab stick DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 22.3µg 39%
Phosphorus 14mg 282mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.57µg 23%
Sodium 4mg 529mg 23%
Protein 0.46g 7.62g 14%
Magnesium 6mg 43mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.13mg 6%
Iron 0.02mg 0.39mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.08mg 4%
Carbs 3.55g 15g 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.33mg 3%
Calories 43kcal 95kcal 3%
Copper 0.005mg 0.032mg 3%
Potassium 27mg 90mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.03mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Choline 10.1mg 13mg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.216g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.275g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.143g 1%
Fructose 0g 0.62g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.62mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.46g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg 1%
Starch 0g 3.5g 1%
Calcium 4mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.25g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Crab stick
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Beer
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $12)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.