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Corn syrup vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between corn syrup and crab stick?

  • The amount of phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B2 in crab stick is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Crab stick's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 39% more.
  • Corn syrup has less sodium.
  • Crab stick has a lower glycemic index (50) than corn syrup (90).

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types in this article.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 +38.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2463.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +669%
~equal in Iron ~0.39mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +417.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +239.2%
Contains more OtherOther +465%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Crab stick DV% diff.
Phosphorus 11mg 282mg 39%
Selenium 2.9µg 22.3µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Carbs 77.59g 15g 21%
Sodium 155mg 529mg 16%
Protein 0g 7.62g 15%
Calories 286kcal 95kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.13mg 9%
Magnesium 8mg 43mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.62mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.33mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Copper 0.053mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.03mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.143g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.216g 1%
Potassium 44mg 90mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 13mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.46g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.275g 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 14.5g N/A
Iron 0.37mg 0.39mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Choline 13.3mg 13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $9.2)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.