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Biscuit vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between biscuits and crab stick

  • Biscuits are richer in iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, and vitamin B3, yet crab stick is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for biscuits is 31% higher.
  • Crab stick contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 more CalciumCalcium +1707.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +643.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3336.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.4%
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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.
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +612.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +3443.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.3%
Contains more OtherOther +41.6%
Contains more WaterWater +158.3%
~equal in Protein ~7.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
34% 43% 23%
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 +2420%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2811.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Crab stick DV% diff.
Iron 2.9mg 0.39mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.143g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.03mg 27%
Fats 16.3g 0.46g 24%
Calcium 235mg 13mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.57µg 20%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.216g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.08mg 18%
Phosphorus 164mg 282mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.275g 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.011mg 16%
Folate 61µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.62mg 15%
Calories 353kcal 95kcal 13%
Carbs 44.6g 15g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0mg 6%
Cholesterol 3mg 20mg 6%
Copper 0.082mg 0.032mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 43mg 6%
Selenium 19.5µg 22.3µg 5%
Fiber 1.5g 0.5g 4%
Sodium 580mg 529mg 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.33mg 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Protein 7g 7.62g 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Potassium 121mg 90mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 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
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.108g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.