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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 B6, and folate.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 70% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.
  • Crab stick has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab stick is 50, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

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.
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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +346%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +515.4%
Contains more IronIron +1428.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.4µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +221.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.5%
Contains more OtherOther +296.5%
Contains more FatsFats +195.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.226g

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
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 SucroseSucrose +917.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +196.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 0.39mg 5.96mg 70%
Selenium 22.3µg 5µg 31%
Phosphorus 282mg 77mg 29%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.558mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Sodium 529mg 49mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.26mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.025mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.29mg 12%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Protein 7.62g 2.37g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.215mg 10%
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.317mg 6%
Fiber 0.5g 1.7g 5%
Magnesium 43mg 26mg 4%
Copper 0.032mg 0.066mg 4%
Starch 3.5g 10.37g 3%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.62mg 3%
Choline 13mg 4.7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.426g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 0g 1%
Calories 95kcal 68kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.07mg 1%
Fats 0.46g 1.36g 1%
Potassium 90mg 61mg 1%
Carbs 15g 11.67g 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0.003g N/A
Saturated fat 0.216g 0.226g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.391g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.057mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

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