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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.

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 Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Selenium +142.4%
Contains more Calcium +584.6%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Potassium +132.2%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +430.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +2163.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Selenium +142.4%
Contains more Calcium +584.6%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Potassium +132.2%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +430.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +3725%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +3725%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +2660.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +2660.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1504%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2027.3%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1504%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2027.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +637.5%
Contains more Glucose +1240%
Contains more Fructose +106.7%
Contains more Starch +322.3%
36% 30% 27% 6%
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
94% 3% 2%
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 Sucrose +637.5%
Contains more Glucose +1240%
Contains more Fructose +106.7%
Contains more Starch +322.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Taco Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 15.95g Taco
Protein 7.62g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.46g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 15g 19.85g Taco
Calories 95kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 3.5g 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.62g 0.3g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 0.5g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 13mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.39mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 43mg 32mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 178mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 529mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.33mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.032mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.011mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 22.3µg 9.2µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.06mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0.4µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg 28mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.467g Crab stick
Saturated Fat 0.216g 4.384g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
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.

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.