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Crab stick vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crab stick and shark raw

  • Crab stick has more phosphorus; however, shark raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin A.
  • Shark raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12 38% more than crab stick.
  • Crab stick has 7 times more Sodium than shark raw. While crab stick has 529mg of Sodium, shark raw has only 79mg.
  • Shark raw has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of crab stick is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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.
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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +115.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.033mg

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% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +143%
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.3%
Contains more FatsFats +880.4%
~equal in Water ~73.58g

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +557.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +735.7%

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 Shark raw
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 raw Opinion
Calories 95kcal 130kcal Shark raw
Protein 7.62g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 0.46g 4.51g Shark raw
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 51mg Crab stick
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Shark raw
Magnesium 43mg 49mg Shark raw
Calcium 13mg 34mg Shark raw
Potassium 90mg 160mg Shark raw
Iron 0.39mg 0.84mg Shark raw
Sugar 6.25g 0g Shark raw
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Copper 0.032mg 0.033mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.33mg 0.43mg Shark raw
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 210mg Crab stick
Sodium 529mg 79mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 0IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg Shark raw
Selenium 22.3µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.042mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.062mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 3µg Shark raw
Trans Fat 0.008g Shark raw
Choline 13mg 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.925g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1.195g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.285mg 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 0.607mg 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 0.707mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.261mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 0.286mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.156mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.109g Shark raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.709g)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.