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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.
  • Whitefish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whitefish is 0, while the glycemic index of crab stick is 50.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +351.1%
Contains more IronIron +20.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +681.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1532.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +830.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Protein 7.62g 24.47g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 3.846mg 20%
Sodium 529mg 65mg 20%
Cholesterol 20mg 77mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.865mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.346mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 2.755g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.96µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.171mg 12%
Selenium 22.3µg 16.2µg 11%
Fats 0.46g 7.51g 11%
Potassium 90mg 406mg 9%
Zinc 0.33mg 1.27mg 9%
Phosphorus 282mg 346mg 9%
Copper 0.032mg 0.092mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 2.559g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.154mg 6%
Carbs 15g 0g 5%
Folate 0µg 17µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.216g 1.162g 4%
Calories 95kcal 172kcal 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.086mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 33mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Iron 0.39mg 0.47mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 14.5g 0g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 42mg 0%
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.274mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 1.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 1.128mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 1.989mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 2.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.955mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 1.261mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.406g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 1.206g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.209g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Whitefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
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.