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Crab stick vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crab stick and Cracker?

  • Crab stick is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 57% more.
  • Crab stick has less Saturated Fat.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Selenium +232.8%
Contains more Calcium +823.1%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +4363.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Selenium +232.8%
Contains more Calcium +823.1%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +4363.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +601.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17225%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +601.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +2277.7%
Contains more Fats +5645.7%
Contains more Carbs +308.7%
Contains more Other +10.2%
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +2277.7%
Contains more Fats +5645.7%
Contains more Carbs +308.7%
Contains more Other +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2282.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9086.7%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2282.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9086.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +470.2%
Contains more Fructose +113.8%
Contains more Starch +1319.7%
Contains more Sucrose +135.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +470.2%
Contains more Fructose +113.8%
Contains more Starch +1319.7%
Contains more Sucrose +135.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 59g Cracker
Protein 7.62g 6.64g Crab stick
Fats 0.46g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 15g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 95kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 3.5g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.62g 0.29g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 8.18g Crab stick
Fiber 0.5g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 13mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 0.39mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 43mg 18mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 248mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 529mg 726mg Crab stick
Zinc 0.33mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.032mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.011mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 22.3µg 6.7µg Crab stick
Vitamin E 0.17mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.063mg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.285mg 0.193mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.607mg 0.471mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg 0.103mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg 0.112mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.286mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.156mg 0.145mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0.008g 1.076g Crab stick
Saturated Fat 0.216g 5.562g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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