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Crab stick vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab stick and Chicken fingers different?

  • Crab stick is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 47% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken fingers. While Crab stick contains 0.57µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken fingers contain only 0.16µg.
  • Crab stick has less Sodium.

Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties 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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
3
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6
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Magnesium +53.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.2%
Contains more Selenium +27.4%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Potassium +314.4%
Contains more Zinc +115.2%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +1972.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Magnesium +53.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.2%
Contains more Selenium +27.4%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Potassium +314.4%
Contains more Zinc +115.2%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +1972.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
1
:
11
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin B12 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1764.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Crab stick
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%
Chicken fingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1764.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
1
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4
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Protein +152.2%
Contains more Fats +2932.6%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Crab stick
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Chicken fingers
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Protein +152.2%
Contains more Fats +2932.6%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Other +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1656.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3944.1%
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1656.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3944.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
3
:
1
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Sucrose +637.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +386.6%
Crab stick
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
Chicken fingers
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +637.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +386.6%

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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 7.62g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 0.46g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 15g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Calories 95kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 3.5g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0.62g 0g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 0.5g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 13mg 17mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.39mg 0.73mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 43mg 28mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 282mg
Potassium 90mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 529mg 769mg Crab stick
Zinc 0.33mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.032mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.011mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 22.3µg 17.5µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 0.17mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 0µg 19µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.16µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.285mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.607mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.707mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.261mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.286mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.156mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 20mg 48mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.052g Crab stick
Saturated Fat 0.216g 2.493g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.002g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Chicken fingers
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
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.277g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.