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Crab stick vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between crab stick and crab meat

  • Crab meat is higher than crab stick in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 455% more than crab stick.
  • The amount of sodium in crab stick is lower.
  • The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist 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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +353.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.1%
Contains more IronIron +94.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3593.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2209.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~280mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1917.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +44.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.9%
Contains more FatsFats +234.8%
~equal in Water ~77.55g

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.8%

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 Crab meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 11.5µg 455%
Copper 0.032mg 1.182mg 128%
Zinc 0.33mg 7.62mg 66%
Selenium 22.3µg 40µg 32%
Sodium 529mg 1072mg 24%
Protein 7.62g 19.35g 23%
Folate 0µg 51µg 13%
Cholesterol 20mg 53mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.4mg 8%
Iron 0.39mg 0.76mg 5%
Potassium 90mg 262mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 59mg 5%
Carbs 15g 0g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.34mg 5%
Magnesium 43mg 63mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.18mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.536g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.055mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Fats 0.46g 1.54g 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.053mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Calories 95kcal 97kcal 0%
Net carbs 14.5g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Phosphorus 282mg 280mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Saturated fat 0.216g 0.133g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.031g 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 Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.