Mackerel vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and crab stick different?
- Mackerel is higher than crab stick in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin E.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 476% more than crab stick.
- Crab stick is lower in saturated fat.
- Crab stick has a higher glycemic index (50) than mackerel (0).
Fish, mackerel, salted and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types were used in this article.
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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 | +39.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +407.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +477.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +259% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +229.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +432.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2005.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +681.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5356.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +492.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2925.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4242.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.57µg | 476% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 529mg | 170% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 0IU | 126% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0µg | 126% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 22.3µg | 93% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.143g | 40% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 0.46g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 0.216g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 20mg | 25% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 7.62g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.13mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 0.275g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 0.62mg | 17% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 13mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.17mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.39mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 90mg | 13% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 95kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 0.4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 15g | 5% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 282mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
172%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 3921mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.932g)