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Corned beef vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between corned beef and crab stick

  • Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and copper, yet crab stick is higher in phosphorus.
  • Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 44% more than crab stick.
  • Corned beef contains 29 times more saturated fat than crab stick. While corned beef contains 6.34g of saturated fat, crab stick contains only 0.216g.
  • The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +376.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1287.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +432.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.17mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +138.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4026.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3091.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +3252.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +368.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Corned beef Crab stick DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.57µg 44%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.33mg 39%
Fats 18.98g 0.46g 28%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.216g 28%
Cholesterol 98mg 20mg 26%
Phosphorus 125mg 282mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.275g 22%
Protein 18.17g 7.62g 21%
Selenium 32.8µg 22.3µg 19%
Sodium 973mg 529mg 19%
Iron 1.86mg 0.39mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.62mg 15%
Copper 0.154mg 0.032mg 14%
Choline 69.2mg 13mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0mg 8%
Calories 251kcal 95kcal 8%
Magnesium 12mg 43mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.08mg 7%
Carbs 0.47g 15g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.143g 4%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Potassium 145mg 90mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.17mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.03mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 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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Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.124g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.