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Crab stick vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crab stick and skipjack tuna different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher than crab stick in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, potassium, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 113% more than crab stick.
  • Crab stick contains 11 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. Crab stick contains 529mg of sodium, while skipjack tuna contains 47mg.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index (50) than skipjack tuna (0).

Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480%
Contains more IronIron +310.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2925.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +654.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +284.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +270.2%
Contains more FatsFats +180.4%
Contains more OtherOther +263.7%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.8%

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 Skipjack tuna
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 Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 18.756mg 113%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2.19µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.981mg 65%
Selenium 22.3µg 46.8µg 45%
Protein 7.62g 28.21g 41%
Sodium 529mg 47mg 21%
Iron 0.39mg 1.6mg 15%
Cholesterol 20mg 60mg 13%
Potassium 90mg 522mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.485mg 10%
Copper 0.032mg 0.11mg 9%
Zinc 0.33mg 1.05mg 7%
Carbs 15g 0g 5%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.122mg 3%
Choline 13mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.403g 2%
Calories 95kcal 132kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Calcium 13mg 37mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.216g 0.42g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Fats 0.46g 1.29g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.038mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 0g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Phosphorus 282mg 285mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.017g 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 Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.