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Crab stick vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crab stick and Taco salad

  • Crab stick has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Taco salad has more Vitamin B5, Folate, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Crab stick's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 4 times less Phosphorus than Crab stick. Crab stick contains 282mg of Phosphorus, while Taco salad contains 72mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crab stick is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.7%
Contains more Selenium +913.6%
Contains more Calcium +646.2%
Contains more Iron +194.9%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +312.1%
Contains more Copper +253.1%
Contains more Manganese +1418.2%
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.7%
Contains more Selenium +913.6%
Contains more Calcium +646.2%
Contains more Iron +194.9%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +312.1%
Contains more Copper +253.1%
Contains more Manganese +1418.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Fats +1521.7%
Equal in Water - 72.35
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Fats +1521.7%
Equal in Water - 72.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +847.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.5%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +847.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 11.91g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 6.68g Crab stick
Fats 0.46g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 15g 11.91g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 141kcal Taco salad
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Taco salad
Fiber 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.39mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 72mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 529mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.33mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.032mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.011mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 22.3µg 2.2µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.11mg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.32µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.075mg
Threonine 0.285mg 0.254mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.607mg 0.549mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg 0.486mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg 0.145mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.286mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.156mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 20mg 22mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 0.216g 3.446g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.883g Taco salad
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crab stick Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.