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Crab stick vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between crab stick and caviar

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, choline, selenium, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B2, and calcium in caviar is higher than in crab stick.
  • Caviar covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 810% more than crab stick.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab stick is 50, while the glycemic index of caviar is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +597.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2015.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.1%
Contains more IronIron +2946.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +193.7%

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.
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%
Caviar
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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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1011.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3408.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3676.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275%
Contains more WaterWater +57.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +222.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3791.3%
Contains more OtherOther +165.5%

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
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1584%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5078.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 20µg 810%
Cholesterol 20mg 588mg 189%
Iron 0.39mg 11.88mg 144%
Choline 13mg 490.9mg 87%
Selenium 22.3µg 65.5µg 79%
Vitamin B5 0mg 3.5mg 70%
Magnesium 43mg 300mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 7.405g 48%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.62mg 42%
Sodium 529mg 1500mg 42%
Protein 7.62g 24.6g 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 271µg 30%
Fats 0.46g 17.9g 27%
Calcium 13mg 275mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.216g 4.06g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.32mg 15%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU 15%
Folate 0µg 50µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.19mg 13%
Phosphorus 282mg 356mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.89mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 4.631g 11%
Copper 0.032mg 0.11mg 9%
Calories 95kcal 264kcal 8%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.95mg 6%
Carbs 15g 4g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.12mg 3%
Potassium 90mg 181mg 3%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.05mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 4g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.229g 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 Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 568mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab stick
Crab stick is cheaper (difference - $88)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.