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Crab stick vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab stick and Sardine?

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Crab stick.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 349% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2838.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +341.1%
Contains more IronIron +648.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +481.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +297%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +881.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg

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%
Sardine
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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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +476.9%
~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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2389.1%
Contains more OtherOther +91.2%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1306.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3500%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Sardine Opinion
Calories 95kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 7.62g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.46g 11.45g Sardine
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 142mg Crab stick
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 43mg 39mg Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 90mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 0.39mg 2.92mg Sardine
Sugar 6.25g 0g Sardine
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Copper 0.032mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.33mg 1.31mg Sardine
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 529mg 307mg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.011mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 22.3µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 0µg 10µg Sardine
Trans Fat 0.008g Sardine
Choline 13mg 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.216g 1.528g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.285mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.607mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.707mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.261mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.286mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.156mg 0.725mg Sardine
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.