Crab stick vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crab stick and salmon
- Salmon is higher than crab stick in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and choline.
- Salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 93% more than crab stick.
- Crab stick contains 9 times more sodium than salmon. While crab stick contains 529mg of sodium, salmon contains only 61mg.
- The glycemic index of salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +326.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +570.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1197.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +397.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +391.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +596.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2584.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1420.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3083.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 2.8µg | 93% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 13.1µg | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 526IU | 66% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 8.045mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.647mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 22.3µg | 41.4µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.475mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.143g | 4.553g | 29% |
| Protein | 7.62g | 22.1g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.34mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.46g | 12.35g | 18% |
| Choline | 13mg | 90.5mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 63mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.216g | 2.397g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 4.181g | 10% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 384mg | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 34µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Calories | 95kcal | 206kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1.14mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 15g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.135mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 252mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.707mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.261mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.17g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab stick is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.