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Sardine vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Crab stick?

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Crab stick.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 349% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +2838.5%
Contains more Iron +648.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +341.1%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +481.3%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +136.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Calcium +2838.5%
Contains more Iron +648.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +341.1%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +481.3%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +136.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%

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.
Sardine
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1468.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223.1%
Contains more Fats +2389.1%
Contains more Other +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.2%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
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 +223.1%
Contains more Fats +2389.1%
Contains more Other +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1306.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1306.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine 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 Sardine Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 24.62g 7.62g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.46g Sardine
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Calories 208kcal 95kcal Sardine
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 0g 6.25g Sardine
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 382mg 13mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.39mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 490mg 282mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 90mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 529mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.33mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.032mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.011mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 22.3µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.17mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.03mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.62mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.13mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.57µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.4µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.075mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.285mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.23mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.607mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.707mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.261mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.26mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.286mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.156mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.028g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.275g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.143g Sardine
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
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.