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Crab stick vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crab stick and catfish

  • Crab stick has more selenium; however, catfish are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, choline, potassium, and vitamin E.
  • Catfish cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 92% more than crab stick.
  • Crab stick has 4 times more sodium than catfish. While crab stick has 529mg of sodium, catfish have only 119mg.
  • The glycemic index of crab stick is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +39.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%

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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Catfish
Catfish
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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% 0.33% 19% 4.5% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +470.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +387.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +505.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-907.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142%
Contains more FatsFats +1463%
~equal in Water ~74.65g

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
26% 51% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1032.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +846.9%

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 Catfish
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 Catfish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2.78µg 92%
Selenium 22.3µg 9.9µg 23%
Protein 7.62g 18.44g 22%
Sodium 529mg 119mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.811mg 16%
Cholesterol 20mg 66mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.548mg 12%
Choline 13mg 78.7mg 12%
Fats 0.46g 7.19g 10%
Potassium 90mg 366mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1.354g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 3.115g 7%
Saturated fat 0.216g 1.586g 6%
Magnesium 43mg 23mg 5%
Carbs 15g 0g 5%
Phosphorus 282mg 247mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.97mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.177mg 4%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Calories 95kcal 144kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.58mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 0g 1%
Starch 3.5g 0g 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.039mg 1%
Iron 0.39mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.024mg 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 0g N/A
Calcium 13mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 6.25g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.018mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0.063g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0.833mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.82mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 1.396mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 1.677mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.539mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.735mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.894mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.404mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.069g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.049g 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 Catfish
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
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish
Catfish 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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.