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Crab stick vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab stick and Whelk?

  • Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium than Crab stick.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 732% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
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9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Calcium +769.2%
Contains more Iron +2479.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +671.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Zinc +887.9%
Contains more Copper +6337.5%
Contains more Manganese +7990.9%
Contains more Selenium +301.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains more Calcium +769.2%
Contains more Iron +2479.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +671.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Zinc +887.9%
Contains more Copper +6337.5%
Contains more Manganese +7990.9%
Contains more Selenium +301.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
3
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9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3082.5%
Crab stick
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%
Whelk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3082.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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4
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Water +133.3%
Contains more Protein +525.7%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Other +77%
Equal in Carbs - 15.52
Crab stick
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Water +133.3%
Contains more Protein +525.7%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Other +77%
Equal in Carbs - 15.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
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1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 7.62g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 0.46g 0.8g Whelk
Carbs 15g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 95kcal 275kcal Whelk
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Whelk
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 0.39mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 43mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 282mg
Potassium 90mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 529mg 412mg Whelk
Zinc 0.33mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.032mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.011mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 22.3µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 0IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.049mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 0µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 18.14µg Whelk
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.285mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 0.607mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 0.707mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.261mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 0.286mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.156mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 20mg 130mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Whelk
Saturated Fat 0.216g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0.012g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Whelk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.056g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 0.046g Crab stick
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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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Whelk
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
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)

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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/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.