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Crab stick vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crab stick and Squid?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5 in Squid is higher than in Crab stick.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 201% more.
  • Crab stick has less Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types 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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1284.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +607.8%
Contains more IronIron +2679.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3018.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +948.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +301.8%

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%
Squid
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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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2061.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +847.4%
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
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +814.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.2%
Contains more FatsFats +204.3%
Contains more OtherOther +48.7%

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
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.236g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Squid Opinion
Calories 95kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 7.62g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.46g 1.4g Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 14.5g 1.64g Crab stick
Carbs 15g 1.64g Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 224mg Crab stick
Magnesium 43mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 13mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 90mg 637mg Squid
Iron 0.39mg 10.84mg Squid
Sugar 6.25g Squid
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Copper 0.032mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 0.33mg 3.46mg Squid
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 529mg 744mg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 0µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Manganese 0.011mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 22.3µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.017mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 24µg Squid
Trans Fat 0.008g Squid
Choline 13mg Crab stick
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.236g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.162g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.285mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.607mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.707mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.261mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.286mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.156mg 0.624mg Squid
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.012g Squid
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Squid
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
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 204mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.