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Crab stick vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crab stick and beefsteak raw

  • Crab stick has more phosphorus; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, and potassium.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% more.
  • Crab stick has 10 times more sodium than beefsteak raw. Crab stick has 529mg of sodium, while beefsteak raw has 55mg.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.7%
Contains more IronIron +412.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1506.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.1%

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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +714.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +584.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1065.2%
~equal in Water ~72.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +756%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2.69µg 88%
Zinc 0.33mg 5.3mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.543mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 5.048mg 28%
Protein 7.62g 21.38g 28%
Sodium 529mg 55mg 21%
Iron 0.39mg 2mg 20%
Cholesterol 20mg 67mg 16%
Selenium 22.3µg 27.9µg 10%
Phosphorus 282mg 220mg 9%
Potassium 90mg 375mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.216g 1.875g 8%
Fats 0.46g 5.36g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.182mg 8%
Copper 0.032mg 0.079mg 5%
Carbs 15g 0g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 2.354g 5%
Magnesium 43mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.075mg 4%
Choline 13mg 2%
Calories 95kcal 134kcal 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Calcium 13mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 6.25g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0.253g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.189g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
12%
Crab stick
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.659g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.