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Crab stick vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crab stick and Oatmeal

  • Crab stick has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 70% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Oatmeal is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.5%
Contains more Selenium +346%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Iron +1428.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.9%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +4972.7%
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.5%
Contains more Selenium +346%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Iron +1428.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.9%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +4972.7%

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 E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +221.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +296.5%
Contains more Fats +195.7%
Contains more Water +12.6%
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +221.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +296.5%
Contains more Fats +195.7%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.226
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.226

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +917.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +196.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Sucrose +917.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +196.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 9.97g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 2.37g Crab stick
Fats 0.46g 1.36g Oatmeal
Carbs 15g 11.67g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 68kcal Crab stick
Starch 3.5g 10.37g Oatmeal
Fructose 0.62g 0g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 0.5g 1.7g Oatmeal
Calcium 13mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 0.39mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 77mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 61mg Crab stick
Sodium 529mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.33mg 0.62mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.032mg 0.066mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.011mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 22.3µg 5µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.07mg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 0µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.4µg
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.04mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg 0.083mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.105mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg 0.2mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg 0.135mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg 0.04mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg 0.151mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg 0.057mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.003g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.226g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.426g Oatmeal
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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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Oatmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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

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