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Hamburger vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hamburgers and crab stick different?

  • Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2, while crab stick is higher in phosphorus.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 36% more than crab stick.
  • Crab stick is lower in saturated fat.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than crab stick (50).

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 +684.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.1%
Contains more IronIron +638.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +769.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1872.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +152.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +124.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3021.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.7%
Contains more WaterWater +75%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 +1898.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 FructoseFructose +227.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1240.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131%
~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.
Hamburger Crab stick
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Crab stick DV% diff.
Selenium 22.3µg 41%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.57µg 36%
Iron 2.88mg 0.39mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.62mg 30%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.33mg 23%
Saturated fat 5.096g 0.216g 22%
Fats 14.36g 0.46g 21%
Phosphorus 136mg 282mg 21%
Protein 17.08g 7.62g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.03mg 16%
Folate 56µg 0µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 0.275g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.08mg 13%
Calories 295kcal 95kcal 10%
Calcium 102mg 13mg 9%
Cholesterol 47mg 20mg 9%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.011mg 9%
Copper 0.091mg 0.032mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 43mg 5%
Sodium 414mg 529mg 5%
Potassium 226mg 90mg 4%
Carbs 24.1g 15g 3%
Fructose 2.03g 0.62g 2%
Fiber 0.9g 0.5g 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.143g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. 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.