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Crab stick vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crab stick and Whitefish

  • Crab stick has more Selenium, while Whitefish has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Crab stick's daily need coverage for Sodium is 20% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Whitefish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Selenium +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +351.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Zinc +284.8%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +681.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Selenium +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +351.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Zinc +284.8%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +681.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.4%
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% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +1532.6%
Contains more Other +29.6%
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +1532.6%
Contains more Other +29.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +830.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1826.6%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +830.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1826.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 0.46g 7.51g Whitefish
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Whitefish
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 0.39mg 0.47mg Whitefish
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 90mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 529mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.33mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.032mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 22.3µg 16.2µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 0µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.96µg Whitefish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.285mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 0.607mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 0.707mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.261mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 0.286mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.156mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 20mg 77mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.216g 1.162g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 2.755g Whitefish
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 Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.946g)

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.