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 cover 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 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 | +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
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
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% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.824g | 0.143g | 51% |
| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 0.17mg | 45% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 0.46g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.57µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.733g | 0.216g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 282mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 22.3µg | 12% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 95kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Protein | 11.01g | 7.62g | 7% |
| Starch | 20.46g | 3.5g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.193g | 0.275g | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.536mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 529mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.032mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.66g | 15g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.16g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.122mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.372mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.852mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.795mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.296mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.5mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.088g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | 0.089g | N/A |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.