Crab stick vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between crab stick and taco
- Crab stick has more selenium and phosphorus; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, zinc, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and calcium.
- Crab stick covers your daily selenium needs 24% more than taco.
- Taco has 2 times less phosphorus than crab stick. Crab stick has 282mg of phosphorus, while taco has 178mg.
- Crab stick contains less saturated fat.
- Crab stick has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab stick is 50, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +584.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2163.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3725% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2660.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1504% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2027.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.5 g
Sucrose:
2.95 g
Glucose:
2.68 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +637.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1240% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +106.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +322.3% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 22.3µg | 9.2µg | 24% |
| Fats | 0.46g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.143g | 3.042g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.216g | 4.384g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 178mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 0.93µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.9g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 1.75mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 15.3µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 4.411g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 1.19mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Calories | 95kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 1.65mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 14.78g | 5% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 209mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.62g | 8.86g | 2% |
| Carbs | 15g | 19.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.5g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.168g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.