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Cuttlefish vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cuttlefish and Crab stick

  • Crab stick contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5 than Cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Crab stick is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
9
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +592.3%
Contains more Iron +1443.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +293.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +424.2%
Contains more Copper +1734.4%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +100.9%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Calcium +592.3%
Contains more Iron +1443.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +293.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +424.2%
Contains more Copper +1734.4%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +100.9%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%

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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
8
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Cuttlefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +113.1%
Contains more Fats +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +1729.3%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Water - 74.66
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
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
Contains more Protein +113.1%
Contains more Fats +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +1729.3%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Water - 74.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.143
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.143

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Crab stick
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 Cuttlefish Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 16.24g 7.62g Cuttlefish
Fats 0.7g 0.46g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 15g Crab stick
Calories 79kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Cuttlefish
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 90mg 13mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.39mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 387mg 282mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 529mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.33mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.032mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.011mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 22.3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 0IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 0µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.03mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.08mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 0.62mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.13mg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 0µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.57µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.075mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.699mg 0.285mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.23mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 1.143mg 0.607mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 1.213mg 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.261mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.26mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.709mg 0.286mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.156mg Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.216g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.028g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.143g 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
Cuttlefish Crab stick
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
61%
Cuttlefish
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)

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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients
  2. 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.