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Crab stick vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab stick and Broccoli different?

  • Crab stick is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 99% more than Crab stick.
  • Broccoli is lower in Sodium.

Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Broccoli, raw types were used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +792%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +24.2%
Contains more Copper +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +792%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +24.2%
Contains more Copper +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.2%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +125.9%
Contains more Other +159.8%
Contains more Water +19.6%
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +170.2%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +125.9%
Contains more Other +159.8%
Contains more Water +19.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2850%
Contains more Glucose +446.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.68
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2850%
Contains more Glucose +446.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.68

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 4.04g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 2.82g Crab stick
Fats 0.46g 0.37g Crab stick
Carbs 15g 6.64g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 34kcal Crab stick
Starch 3.5g 0g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 6.25g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 0.5g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 13mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.39mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 43mg 21mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 66mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 529mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.33mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.032mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.011mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 22.3µg 2.5µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 0µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.033mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg 0.088mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.079mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg 0.129mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg 0.135mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg 0.038mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.117mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg 0.125mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg 0.059mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.039g Broccoli
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.011g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.038g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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