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Crab stick vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crab stick and crayfish

  • Crayfish is richer than crab stick in copper, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, zinc, choline, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for crayfish is 73% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 6 times more sodium than crayfish. Crab stick contains 529mg of sodium, while crayfish contains 94mg.
  • Crayfish has a lower glycemic index than crab stick.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, 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 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +361.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.9%
Contains more IronIron +112.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2040.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4645.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~270mg

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 3% 5% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +277.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +522.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.085mg

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
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.1%
Contains more FatsFats +160.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.7%
~equal in Water ~79.37g

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
23% 31% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.6%

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 Crayfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Crayfish DV% diff.
Copper 0.032mg 0.685mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2.15µg 66%
Cholesterol 20mg 133mg 38%
Selenium 22.3µg 36.7µg 26%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.522mg 22%
Sodium 529mg 94mg 19%
Protein 7.62g 16.77g 18%
Zinc 0.33mg 1.76mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.58mg 12%
Choline 13mg 80.9mg 12%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.28mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.5mg 9%
Iron 0.39mg 0.83mg 6%
Potassium 90mg 296mg 6%
Calcium 13mg 60mg 5%
Carbs 15g 0g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.076mg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 33mg 2%
Phosphorus 282mg 270mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.05mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.367g 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Calories 95kcal 82kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Fats 0.46g 1.2g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.085mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Saturated fat 0.216g 0.181g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.244g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0.676mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.811mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 1.329mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.472mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.706mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.786mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.341mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.119g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.047g 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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Crab stick Crayfish
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
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crayfish
Crayfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crayfish
Crayfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)

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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.