Crab stick vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crab stick and mashed potato?
- Crab stick is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, mashed potato is richer in potassium.
- Crab stick's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% more.
- Crab stick has a lower glycemic index (50) than mashed potato (87).
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fast foods, potato, mashed types in this article.
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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 | +186.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +378% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2687.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +790.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1375% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +361.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +513% |
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Carbs
~14.65g
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Water
~79.62g
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
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +838.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.5 g
Sucrose:
2.95 g
Glucose:
2.68 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2850% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1240% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +210% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +245.7% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 22.3µg | 0.8µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 59mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 0.07µg | 21% |
| Protein | 7.62g | 1.65g | 12% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 306mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.143g | 1.342g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 286mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 12.1g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.46g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 1.08mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.216g | 0.577g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calories | 95kcal | 89kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.5g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Carbs | 15g | 14.65g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Choline | 13mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | 0.174g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | 1.146g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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