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

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.