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Crab stick vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab stick and Potato chips different?

  • Crab stick is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 60% higher.
  • Potato chips has less Sodium.

Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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
2
:
8
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains more Selenium +175.3%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +55.8%
Contains more Potassium +1316.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +230.3%
Contains more Copper +856.3%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.9%
Contains more Selenium +175.3%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +55.8%
Contains more Potassium +1316.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +230.3%
Contains more Copper +856.3%
Contains more Manganese +3900%

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
1
:
9
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5258.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
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%
Potato chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5258.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
2
:
3
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Water +3829.5%
Contains more Fats +7421.7%
Contains more Carbs +252.7%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Equal in Protein - 7
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
Potato chips
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +3829.5%
Contains more Fats +7421.7%
Contains more Carbs +252.7%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
1
:
2
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3478.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8410.5%
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Potato chips
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3478.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8410.5%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 7.62g 7g Crab stick
Fats 0.46g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 15g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 95kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0.5g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 13mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 0.39mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 43mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 282mg 165mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 529mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.33mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.032mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.011mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 22.3µg 8.1µg Crab stick
Vitamin E 0.17mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 0µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.285mg 0.253mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.607mg 0.419mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg 0.424mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg 0.11mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.286mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.156mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.008g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.216g 10.96g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 12.17g Potato chips
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 Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.