Crab stick vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between crab stick and mars
- The amount of calcium, fiber, and iron in mars is higher than in crab stick.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 57% more than crab stick.
- Mars has 4 times less sodium than crab stick. Crab stick has 529mg of sodium, while mars has 136mg.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of crab stick is 50.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +592.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4291.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +382.7% |
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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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.216g | 11.651g | 52% |
| Selenium | 22.3µg | 41% | |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 40% | |
| Fats | 0.46g | 19.32g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 24% | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 475kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 15g | 72.4g | 19% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 136mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.62g | 4.28g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 90mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.143g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.5g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins