Crab stick vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab stick and macadamia different?
- Crab stick is higher in selenium and vitamin B12; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 179% higher.
- Macadamia has less sodium.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index (10) than crab stick (50).
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw are the varieties used 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +519.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +202.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +553.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +846.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2262.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +293.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37454.5% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +217.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3883.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.5% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Contains more WaterWater | +5389.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +98.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +16371.7% |
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Protein
~7.91g
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Carbs
~13.82g
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21309.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +950.3% |
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:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +233.3% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3728.6% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +785.7% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +50.2% |
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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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.011mg | 4.131mg | 179% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 58.877g | 147% |
Fats | 0.46g | 75.77g | 116% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 1.195mg | 97% |
Copper | 0.032mg | 0.756mg | 80% |
Saturated fat | 0.216g | 12.061g | 54% |
Iron | 0.39mg | 3.69mg | 41% |
Selenium | 22.3µg | 3.6µg | 34% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 8.6g | 32% |
Calories | 95kcal | 718kcal | 31% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 0µg | 24% |
Sodium | 529mg | 5mg | 23% |
Magnesium | 43mg | 130mg | 21% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.758mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 282mg | 188mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 2.473mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.275mg | 11% |
Zinc | 0.33mg | 1.3mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.143g | 1.502g | 9% |
Potassium | 90mg | 368mg | 8% |
Calcium | 13mg | 85mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 20mg | 0mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.162mg | 6% |
Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.62g | 0.07g | 1% |
Protein | 7.62g | 7.91g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
Starch | 3.5g | 1.05g | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.5g | 5.22g | N/A |
Carbs | 15g | 13.82g | 0% |
Sugar | 6.25g | 4.57g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.285mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.607mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.707mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.261mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.286mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | 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%

40%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%

122%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?

Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.845g)