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Crab stick vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between crab stick and pork

  • The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, and choline in pork is higher than in crab stick.
  • Pork covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 71% more than crab stick.
  • Pork has 9 times less sodium than crab stick. Crab stick has 529mg of sodium, while pork has 62mg.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab stick is 50, while the glycemic index of pork is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370%
Contains more IronIron +123.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +624.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.1%

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%
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2823.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +712.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +622.3%

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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more OtherOther +153.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +258.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2926.1%

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2150.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +739.2%

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 Pork
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 Pork DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.877mg 71%
Selenium 22.3µg 45.3µg 42%
Protein 7.62g 27.32g 39%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 5.037mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.464mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.216g 5.23g 23%
Fats 0.46g 13.92g 21%
Cholesterol 20mg 80mg 20%
Sodium 529mg 62mg 20%
Zinc 0.33mg 2.39mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.321mg 19%
Choline 13mg 93.9mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 6.19g 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.698mg 14%
Potassium 90mg 423mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Calories 95kcal 242kcal 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Iron 0.39mg 0.87mg 6%
Phosphorus 282mg 246mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.7µg 5%
Carbs 15g 0g 5%
Copper 0.032mg 0.073mg 5%
Magnesium 43mg 28mg 4%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Calcium 13mg 19mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 1.067mg 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 Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $11.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.014g)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.