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Crab stick vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Crab stick and Potato

  • Crab stick has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Crab stick covers your daily Selenium needs 40% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Selenium +5475%
Contains more Iron +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +372.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Selenium +5475%
Contains more Iron +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +372.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +271.7%
Contains more Fats +411.1%
Contains more Other +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Equal in Water - 79.25
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +271.7%
Contains more Fats +411.1%
Contains more Other +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1635.3%
Contains more Glucose +764.5%
Contains more Fructose +138.5%
Contains more Starch +336.9%
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1635.3%
Contains more Glucose +764.5%
Contains more Fructose +138.5%
Contains more Starch +336.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Potato Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 15.39g Potato
Protein 7.62g 2.05g Crab stick
Fats 0.46g 0.09g Crab stick
Carbs 15g 17.49g Potato
Calories 95kcal 77kcal Crab stick
Starch 3.5g 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.62g 0.26g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 0.5g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 13mg 12mg Crab stick
Iron 0.39mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 57mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 529mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.33mg 0.3mg Crab stick
Copper 0.032mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.011mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 22.3µg 0.4µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.01mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.032mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 0µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.021mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg 0.067mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.066mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg 0.098mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg 0.107mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg 0.032mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.081mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg 0.103mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg 0.035mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.025g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.002g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.042g Crab stick
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
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $11.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.