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Crab stick vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between crab stick and bluefish?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin A, potassium, and zinc in bluefish is higher than in crab stick.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 235% more.
  • Bluefish contains 7 times less sodium than crab stick. Crab stick contains 529mg of sodium, while bluefish contains 77mg.
  • Bluefish has a lower glycemic index (0) than crab stick (50).

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat 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 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 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +430%
Contains more IronIron +59%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~291mg

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% 46% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1068.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +991.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1082.6%
Contains more OtherOther +175.7%

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
24% 48% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +735.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +849.7%

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 Bluefish
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Bluefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 6.22µg 235%
Selenium 22.3µg 46.8µg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 7.247mg 41%
Protein 7.62g 25.69g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.464mg 26%
Sodium 529mg 77mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.955mg 19%
Cholesterol 20mg 76mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 138µg 15%
Potassium 90mg 477mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1.358g 8%
Fats 0.46g 5.44g 8%
Zinc 0.33mg 1.04mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 2.297g 5%
Carbs 15g 0g 5%
Saturated fat 0.216g 1.172g 4%
Copper 0.032mg 0.068mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.067mg 3%
Calories 95kcal 159kcal 3%
Iron 0.39mg 0.62mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Phosphorus 282mg 291mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.097mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Folate 0µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 0g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 42mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 1.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.184mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 2.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 2.36mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.76mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.003mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.324mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.756mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.323g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.665g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Bluefish
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
12%
Crab stick
90%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.956g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bluefish
Bluefish 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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients
  2. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.