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Cod vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cod and Crab stick

  • Cod is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D, yet Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cod is 28% higher.
  • Crab stick contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Cod
Cod
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
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 PotassiumPotassium +171.1%
Contains more IronIron +25.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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.
Cod
Cod
11
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 3.3% 2.8% 16% 36% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
3
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 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 ProteinProtein +199.6%
Contains more FatsFats +87%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +479.5%
~equal in Water ~74.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cod Crab stick Opinion
Calories 105kcal 95kcal Cod
Protein 22.83g 7.62g Cod
Fats 0.86g 0.46g Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Cholesterol 55mg 20mg Crab stick
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU Cod
Magnesium 42mg 43mg Crab stick
Calcium 14mg 13mg Cod
Potassium 244mg 90mg Cod
Iron 0.49mg 0.39mg Cod
Sugar 0g 6.25g Cod
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Copper 0.036mg 0.032mg Cod
Zinc 0.58mg 0.33mg Cod
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 138mg 282mg Crab stick
Sodium 78mg 529mg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Cod
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.81mg 0.17mg Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Cod
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Cod
Selenium 37.6µg 22.3µg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.03mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 0.62mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.13mg Cod
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.57µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Crab stick
Folate 8µg 0µg Cod
Trans Fat 0.008g Cod
Choline 83.7mg 13mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 0.216g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.143g Cod
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.075mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg 0.285mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.23mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg 0.607mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg 0.707mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg 0.261mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.26mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg 0.286mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.156mg Cod
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.028g Cod
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.001g Cod
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
Cod 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
31%
Cod
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $10.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod 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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.