Crab stick vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crab stick and tamale
- Crab stick is higher in selenium and phosphorus, yet tamale is higher in zinc, fiber, iron, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Crab stick covers your daily selenium needs 30% more than tamale.
- Crab stick contains 3 times more phosphorus than tamale. While crab stick contains 282mg of phosphorus, tamale contains only 99mg.
- The amount of sodium in tamale is lower.
- The glycemic index of crab stick is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 | +95.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +348.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1481.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1230.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.8% |
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Water
~68.1g
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +896% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.1% |
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:
12.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.21 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +637.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1176.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +264.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +250.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 22.3µg | 6µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 99mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.1g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.216g | 2.396g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 1.22mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.46g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 2.739g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 1.59mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 12.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.205mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 427mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.143g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.62g | 6.28g | 3% |
| Calories | 95kcal | 153kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Carbs | 15g | 18.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 0.54µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.5g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.707mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.261mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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