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Flatfish vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flatfish and Crab stick?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Choline in Flatfish is higher than in Crab stick.
  • Flatfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 31% more.
  • Crab stick has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types 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.
Flatfish
Flatfish
7
:
3
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +118.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Flatfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
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 +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +118.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
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.
Flatfish
Flatfish
7
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Flatfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
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 E +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flatfish
Flatfish
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +415.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.6%
Equal in Water - 74.66
Flatfish
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 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 +100%
Contains more Fats +415.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.6%
Equal in Water - 74.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flatfish
Flatfish
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
Flatfish
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 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 +138.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 15.24g 7.62g Flatfish
Fats 2.37g 0.46g Flatfish
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Calories 86kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Starch 0g 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0g 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 0g 6.25g Flatfish
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 25mg 13mg Flatfish
Iron 0.23mg 0.39mg Crab stick
Magnesium 22mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 309mg 282mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 90mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg 529mg Flatfish
Zinc 0.39mg 0.33mg Flatfish
Copper 0.023mg 0.032mg Crab stick
Manganese 0.017mg 0.011mg Flatfish
Selenium 32.6µg 22.3µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Flatfish
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Flatfish
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.17mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU 0IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg 0µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.03mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 0.62mg Flatfish
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0mg Flatfish
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Folate 6µg 0µg Flatfish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 0.57µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.075mg Flatfish
Threonine 0.719mg 0.285mg Flatfish
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0.23mg Flatfish
Leucine 1.335mg 0.607mg Flatfish
Lysine 1.561mg 0.707mg Flatfish
Methionine 0.56mg 0.261mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.26mg Flatfish
Valine 0.8mg 0.286mg Flatfish
Histidine 0.374mg 0.156mg Flatfish
Cholesterol 56mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.014g 0.008g Crab stick
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.028g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.001g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.275g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 0.143g Flatfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Flatfish
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
Flatfish 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
31%
Flatfish
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.326g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.