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Crab stick vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab stick and Octopus different?

  • Octopus is higher than Crab stick in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Octopus covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1476% more than Crab stick.
  • Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
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9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Calcium +715.4%
Contains more Iron +2346.2%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +600%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +918.2%
Contains more Copper +2209.4%
Contains more Manganese +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +301.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains more Calcium +715.4%
Contains more Iron +2346.2%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +600%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +918.2%
Contains more Copper +2209.4%
Contains more Manganese +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +301.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279

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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
2
:
9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +398.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6215.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.076
Crab stick
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%
Octopus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 24% 0% 27% 15% 18% 71% 54% 150% 18% 4500% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +398.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6215.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Carbs +240.9%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Protein +291.3%
Contains more Fats +352.2%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Crab stick
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Octopus
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Carbs +240.9%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Protein +291.3%
Contains more Fats +352.2%
Contains more Other +41.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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2
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.6%
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.6%

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 Octopus
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 Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 4.4g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 0.46g 2.08g Octopus
Carbs 15g 4.4g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 164kcal Octopus
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0g Octopus
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.39mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 43mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 282mg 279mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 529mg 460mg Octopus
Zinc 0.33mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.032mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.011mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 22.3µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 0IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.057mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.076mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 0µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.285mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 0.607mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 0.707mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.261mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.286mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.156mg 0.573mg Octopus
Cholesterol 20mg 96mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.453g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.162g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.012g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.324g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.477g Octopus
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 Octopus
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
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.237g)

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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/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.