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Crab stick vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crab stick and porridge

  • Crab stick has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while porridge has more iron and calcium.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 42% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in porridge is lower.
  • Crab stick has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab stick is 50, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +760%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1780%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +696.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +569.2%
Contains more IronIron +859%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +429.2%
Contains more FatsFats +119%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.6%
Contains more OtherOther +927.3%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +882.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Porridge DV% diff.
Iron 0.39mg 3.74mg 42%
Phosphorus 282mg 15mg 38%
Selenium 22.3µg 2.8µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Sodium 529mg 6mg 23%
Protein 7.62g 1.44g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.013mg 9%
Magnesium 43mg 5mg 9%
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 87mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.025mg 4%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Calories 95kcal 50kcal 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.13mg 2%
Potassium 90mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.055mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.216g 0.033g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.028g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.52mg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.071mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.04mg 1%
Carbs 15g 10.52g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.02mg 1%
Fats 0.46g 0.21g 0%
Net carbs 14.5g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 0.03g N/A
Fiber 0.5g 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.114g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.033mg 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 Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.