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Mackerel vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Crab stick

  • Mackerel is higher than Crab stick in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 768% more than Crab stick.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crab stick is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
9
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +302.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125.6%
Contains more Potassium +345.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +184.8%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
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 +15.4%
Contains more Iron +302.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125.6%
Contains more Potassium +345.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +184.8%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
9
:
3
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3233.3%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 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 B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +3771.7%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.2%
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +213%
Contains more Fats +3771.7%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2447.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2907%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2447.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2907%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Crab stick
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 Mackerel Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 23.85g 7.62g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.46g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Calories 262kcal 95kcal Mackerel
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 15mg 13mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.39mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 43mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 401mg 90mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 529mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.33mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.032mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 22.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.03mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.62mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.13mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.57µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.075mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.285mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.23mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.607mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.707mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.261mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.26mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.286mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.156mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.028g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.001g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.275g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.143g Mackerel
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.96g)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.