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Ginger vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginger and crab stick

  • Ginger is richer in copper, potassium, manganese, fiber, and vitamin C, yet crab stick is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for crab stick is 39% higher.
  • Ginger contains less sodium.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index than crab stick.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw 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.
Ginger
Ginger
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
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 +361.1%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +606.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1981.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +729.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3085.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.33mg

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.
Ginger
Ginger
7
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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
3
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 FatsFats +63%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +318.7%
Contains more OtherOther +193.5%
~equal in Water ~74.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 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 +78.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.216g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.143g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Crab stick DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 22.3µg 39%
Phosphorus 34mg 282mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Sodium 13mg 529mg 22%
Copper 0.226mg 0.032mg 22%
Protein 1.82g 7.62g 12%
Potassium 415mg 90mg 10%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.011mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg 7%
Fiber 2g 0.5g 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.39mg 3%
Folate 11µg 0µg 3%
Choline 28.8mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.62mg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Calories 80kcal 95kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.17mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Carbs 17.77g 15g 1%
Fats 0.75g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 15.77g 14.5g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 43mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 6.25g N/A
Zinc 0.34mg 0.33mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.008g N/A
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.216g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.275g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.143g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.