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Crab stick vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between crab stick and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • Crab stick is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B12, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Crab stick's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 35% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry is lower in cholesterol.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index (50) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types in this comparison.

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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 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +156.4%

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 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.9%
Contains more OtherOther +182.5%
Contains more FatsFats +52.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%

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 Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Selenium 22.3µg 41%
Phosphorus 282mg 40mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Sodium 529mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.8mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg 12%
Protein 7.62g 1.9g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Magnesium 43mg 10%
Iron 0.39mg 1mg 8%
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 36µg 4%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.04mg 3%
Zinc 0.33mg 3%
Potassium 90mg 3%
Choline 13mg 2%
Calories 95kcal 53kcal 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Carbs 15g 11.2g 1%
Saturated fat 0.216g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1%
Fats 0.46g 0.7g 0%
Net carbs 14.5g 11.2g N/A
Calcium 13mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Peruvian groundcherry
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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.