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Halibut vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut and Crab stick

  • Halibut is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, yet Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Halibut is 45% higher.
  • Crab stick contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat 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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
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 PotassiumPotassium +282.2%
Contains more IronIron +117.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%

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.
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% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 +141.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3756.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 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 +3806.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1125.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Crab stick Opinion
Calories 239kcal 95kcal Halibut
Protein 18.42g 7.62g Halibut
Fats 17.74g 0.46g Halibut
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Cholesterol 59mg 20mg Crab stick
Magnesium 33mg 43mg Crab stick
Calcium 4mg 13mg Crab stick
Potassium 344mg 90mg Halibut
Iron 0.85mg 0.39mg Halibut
Sugar 6.25g Halibut
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Copper 0.038mg 0.032mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 0.33mg Halibut
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 210mg 282mg Crab stick
Sodium 103mg 529mg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Halibut
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Halibut
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Halibut
Selenium 46.8µg 22.3µg Halibut
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.03mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.08mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 0.62mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.13mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.57µg Halibut
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Folate 1µg 0µg Halibut
Trans Fat 0.008g Halibut
Choline 13mg Crab stick
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.216g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.275g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.143g Halibut
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.075mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg 0.285mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.23mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg 0.607mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg 0.707mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg 0.261mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.26mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg 0.286mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg 0.156mg Halibut
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.028g Halibut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.001g Halibut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
26%
Halibut
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.886g)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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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