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Crab stick vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crab stick and caramel

  • Crab stick has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and magnesium; however, caramel has more vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Crab stick's daily need coverage for selenium is 37% more.
  • Crab stick has 3 times more magnesium than caramel. Crab stick has 43mg of magnesium, while caramel has 17mg.
  • Caramel is lower in sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than crab stick.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.9%
Contains more IronIron +178.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1138.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +961.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.7%
Contains more WaterWater +778.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1660.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +413.3%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +460.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2332.2%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Caramel DV% diff.
Selenium 22.3µg 1.8µg 37%
Phosphorus 282mg 114mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 3.478g 22%
Carbs 15g 77g 21%
Calories 95kcal 382kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.256mg 14%
Calcium 13mg 138mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg 12%
Fats 0.46g 8.1g 12%
Sodium 529mg 245mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.3µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.216g 2.476g 10%
Protein 7.62g 4.6g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.103mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.056mg 6%
Magnesium 43mg 17mg 6%
Cholesterol 20mg 7mg 4%
Potassium 90mg 214mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 1.542g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.148mg 3%
Iron 0.39mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.46mg 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.018mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Choline 13mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 14.5g 77g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.