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Crab stick vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crab stick and shark

  • Crab stick is richer in phosphorus, yet shark is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for shark is 27% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 4 times more sodium than shark. Crab stick contains 529mg of sodium, while shark contains 122mg.
  • Shark has a lower glycemic index than crab stick.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg

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%
Shark
Shark
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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 0% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Shark
Shark
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2904.3%

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
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2058.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2488.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 1.21µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 3.701g 24%
Protein 7.62g 18.62g 22%
Fats 0.46g 13.82g 21%
Selenium 22.3µg 34µg 21%
Sodium 529mg 122mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 5.935g 14%
Saturated fat 0.216g 3.205g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.783mg 14%
Phosphorus 282mg 194mg 13%
Cholesterol 20mg 59mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.3mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg 12%
Iron 0.39mg 1.11mg 9%
Calories 95kcal 228kcal 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Calcium 13mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.072mg 4%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Carbs 15g 6.39g 3%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.05mg 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Potassium 90mg 155mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.48mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.097mg 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.042mg 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 6.39g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 43mg 0%
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.089g 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 Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.989g)

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.