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Crab stick vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crab stick and Oysters?

  • Crab stick is higher in Phosphorus, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Choline.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 712% more.
  • Oysters contains 3 times less Sodium than Crab stick. Crab stick contains 529mg of Sodium, while Oysters contains 166mg.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
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 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +792.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.4%
Contains more IronIron +2261.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17734.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +23718.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5272.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.1%

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%
Oysters
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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% 5.3% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2970.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.9%
Contains more FatsFats +643.5%
~equal in Water ~78.19g

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
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +638.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 30% 27% 6%
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
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +288.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +117.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Crab stick Oysters
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 Oysters Opinion
Calories 95kcal 102kcal Oysters
Protein 7.62g 11.42g Oysters
Fats 0.46g 3.42g Oysters
Net carbs 14.5g 5.45g Crab stick
Carbs 15g 5.45g Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 79mg Crab stick
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 43mg 35mg Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 116mg Oysters
Potassium 90mg 139mg Oysters
Iron 0.39mg 9.21mg Oysters
Sugar 6.25g 1.23g Oysters
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Copper 0.032mg 5.707mg Oysters
Zinc 0.33mg 78.6mg Oysters
Starch 3.5g 0.9g Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 194mg Crab stick
Sodium 529mg 166mg Oysters
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.011mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 22.3µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.061mg Crab stick
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2µg Oysters
Folate 0µg 14µg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.068g Crab stick
Choline 13mg 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.948g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1.056g Oysters
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.285mg 0.046mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0.607mg 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0.707mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.261mg 0.257mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.286mg 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.156mg 0.22mg Oysters
Fructose 0.62g 0g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.02g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g 0.061g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Oysters
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
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.732g)

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.