Crab stick vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between crab stick and cereal?
- Crab stick is richer in phosphorus, while cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 522% higher.
- Cereal has 4 times less phosphorus than crab stick. Crab stick has 282mg of phosphorus, while cereal has 77mg.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than crab stick (50).
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +254% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2203% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7081.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4737.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4677.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4504.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1875.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +479% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +892.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +138.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +230.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 6.288mg | 522% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 5.986mg | 450% |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 34.06mg | 421% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 3.87mg | 292% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 29.62mg | 181% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 7.6mg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.79mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 22.3µg | 6.3µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 77mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 24% | |
| Carbs | 15g | 86.85g | 24% |
| Calories | 95kcal | 378kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.137mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 795mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.62g | 6.06g | 3% |
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.143g | 0.354g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.46g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.5g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.216g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.707mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.261mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 0.26g | 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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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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