Crab stick vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Crab stick and Shrimp different?
- Shrimp has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Choline, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Crab stick.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 64% higher.
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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Iron
+21.9%
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Magnesium
+16.2%
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Sodium
-44.1%
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Calcium
+600%
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Potassium
+88.9%
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Zinc
+393.9%
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Copper
+706.3%
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Manganese
+345.5%
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Selenium
+122%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
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Iron
+21.9%
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Magnesium
+16.2%
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Sodium
-44.1%
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Calcium
+600%
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Potassium
+88.9%
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Zinc
+393.9%
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Copper
+706.3%
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Manganese
+345.5%
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Selenium
+122%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
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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Vitamin B2
+233.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1194.1%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+331.9%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+86.2%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+191.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.032
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4
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Vitamin B2
+233.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1194.1%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+331.9%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+86.2%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+191.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.032
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+886.8%
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Protein
+199%
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Fats
+269.6%
Equal in Water - 71.56
Equal in Other - 2.44
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
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Carbs
+886.8%
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Protein
+199%
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Fats
+269.6%
Equal in Water - 71.56
Equal in Other - 2.44
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+312.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.143 g
Saturated Fat:
0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.59 g
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+312.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 14.5g | 1.52g |
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Protein | 7.62g | 22.78g |
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Fats | 0.46g | 1.7g |
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Carbs | 15g | 1.52g |
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Calories | 95kcal | 119kcal |
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Starch | 3.5g | 0g |
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Fructose | 0.62g | 0g |
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Sugar | 6.25g | 0g |
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Fiber | 0.5g | 0g |
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Calcium | 13mg | 91mg |
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Iron | 0.39mg | 0.32mg |
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Magnesium | 43mg | 37mg |
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Phosphorus | 282mg | 306mg |
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Potassium | 90mg | 170mg |
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Sodium | 529mg | 947mg |
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Zinc | 0.33mg | 1.63mg |
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Copper | 0.032mg | 0.258mg |
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Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.049mg |
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Selenium | 22.3µg | 49.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 301IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 90µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 2.2mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU |
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Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.024mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 2.678mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.519mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.242mg |
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Folate | 0µg | 24µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 1.66µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.26mg |
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Threonine | 0.285mg | 0.904mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 1.05mg |
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Leucine | 0.607mg | 1.95mg |
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Lysine | 0.707mg | 2.172mg |
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Methionine | 0.261mg | 0.665mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0.992mg |
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Valine | 0.286mg | 1.067mg |
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Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.501mg |
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Cholesterol | 20mg | 211mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.008g | 0.035g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.216g | 0.521g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | 0.141g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.135g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.012g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.275g | 0.361g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.143g | 0.59g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.012g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

37%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%

74%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)