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Crab stick vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab stick and Perch different?

  • Crab stick is higher in Selenium, however, Perch is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Perch is 68% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 7 times more Sodium than Perch. While Crab stick contains 529mg of Sodium, Perch contains only 79mg.

Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
3
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7
Perch
Perch
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Iron +197.4%
Contains more Potassium +282.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +8081.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 257
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Perch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Iron +197.4%
Contains more Potassium +282.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +8081.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 257

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
3
:
9
Perch
Perch
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +286%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14
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%
Perch
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +286%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
3
:
2
Perch
Perch
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +218.3%
Contains more Protein +226.2%
Contains more Fats +156.5%
Equal in Water - 73.25
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
Perch
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +218.3%
Contains more Protein +226.2%
Contains more Fats +156.5%
Equal in Water - 73.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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:
1
Perch
Perch
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.237
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Perch
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.237

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Perch Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 24.86g Perch
Fats 0.46g 1.18g Perch
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 117kcal Perch
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Perch
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 102mg Perch
Iron 0.39mg 1.16mg Perch
Magnesium 43mg 38mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 257mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 344mg Perch
Sodium 529mg 79mg Perch
Zinc 0.33mg 1.43mg Perch
Copper 0.032mg 0.192mg Perch
Manganese 0.011mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 22.3µg 16.1µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Perch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Perch
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.12mg Perch
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.9mg Perch
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.14mg Perch
Folate 0µg 6µg Perch
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2.2µg Perch
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 0.285mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 0.607mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 0.707mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.261mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 0.286mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.156mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 20mg 115mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Perch
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.237g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.195g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.472g Perch
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 Perch
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
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Perch
Perch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch
Perch is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.