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Fish sticks vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish sticks and Crab stick

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Crab stick is higher in Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Fish sticks covers your daily Vitamin E needs 45% more than Crab stick.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crab stick is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +115.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1554.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%

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% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1075%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 ProteinProtein +44.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3428.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
34% 43% 23%
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 +1061.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5371.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 3% 3%
Starch: 20.46 g
Sucrose: 0.56 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0.58 g
Galactose: 0 g
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +484.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +426.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +793.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +520%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sticks Crab stick
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Crab stick Opinion
Calories 277kcal 95kcal Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 7.62g Fish sticks
Fats 16.23g 0.46g Fish sticks
Net carbs 20.16g 14.5g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 15g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 28mg 20mg Crab stick
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 43mg Crab stick
Calcium 16mg 13mg Fish sticks
Potassium 185mg 90mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.39mg Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 6.25g Fish sticks
Fiber 1.5g 0.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.032mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 0.33mg Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g 3.5g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 282mg Crab stick
Sodium 402mg 529mg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Fish sticks
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Fish sticks
Vitamin E 6.88mg 0.17mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.011mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.03mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.08mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 0.62mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.57µg Fish sticks
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.4µg Fish sticks
Folate 24µg 0µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g 0.008g Crab stick
Choline 42.8mg 13mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.216g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.275g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.143g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.075mg Fish sticks
Threonine 0.372mg 0.285mg Fish sticks
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.23mg Fish sticks
Leucine 0.852mg 0.607mg Fish sticks
Lysine 0.795mg 0.707mg Fish sticks
Methionine 0.296mg 0.261mg Fish sticks
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.26mg Fish sticks
Valine 0.5mg 0.286mg Fish sticks
Histidine 0.23mg 0.156mg Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.028g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g 0.008g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g 0.089g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Crab stick
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
33%
Fish sticks
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.

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