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Crab stick vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crab stick and Cuttlefish

  • Crab stick contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5 than Cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Crab stick is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw.

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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
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9
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +592.3%
Contains more Iron +1443.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +293.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +424.2%
Contains more Copper +1734.4%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +100.9%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +592.3%
Contains more Iron +1443.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +293.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +424.2%
Contains more Copper +1734.4%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +100.9%

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
4
:
8
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +426.3%
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%
Cuttlefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +426.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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3
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Carbs +1729.3%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Protein +113.1%
Contains more Fats +52.2%
Equal in Water - 80.56
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
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more Carbs +1729.3%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Protein +113.1%
Contains more Fats +52.2%
Equal in Water - 80.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.134
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.134

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 Cuttlefish
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 Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 0.82g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 0.46g 0.7g Cuttlefish
Carbs 15g 0.82g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 79kcal Crab stick
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Cuttlefish
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.39mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 43mg 30mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 90mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 529mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.33mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.032mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 22.3µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 0IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.009mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.216mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Folate 0µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.285mg 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 0.607mg 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 0.707mg 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.261mg 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.286mg 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.156mg 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 20mg 112mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.081g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.134g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Cuttlefish
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
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)

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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/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.