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Crab stick vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crab stick and Mussels

  • Crab stick has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin C than Mussels.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 976% more than Crab stick.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +1623.1%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +709.1%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +301.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +1623.1%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +709.1%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +301.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4110.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4110.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +103%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Protein +212.3%
Contains more Fats +873.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Carbs +103%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Protein +212.3%
Contains more Fats +873.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747.6%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 7.39g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.46g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 15g 7.39g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 172kcal Mussels
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Mussels
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.39mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 90mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 529mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 0.33mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.032mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.011mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 22.3µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.1mg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.285mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.607mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.707mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.261mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.286mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.156mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 20mg 56mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.85g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1.212g Mussels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crab stick Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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