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Jerky vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerky and Crab stick

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Crab stick is richer in Selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily Zinc needs 71% more than Crab stick.
  • Crab stick contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
Jerky
8
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +1289.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +563.3%
Contains more Zinc +2357.6%
Contains more Copper +609.4%
Contains more Manganese +909.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Selenium +108.4%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
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 +53.8%
Contains more Iron +1289.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +563.3%
Contains more Zinc +2357.6%
Contains more Copper +609.4%
Contains more Manganese +909.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Selenium +108.4%

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.
Jerky
Jerky
10
:
0
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin E +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
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 E +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +335.7%
Contains more Fats +5465.2%
Contains more Other +202.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.4%
Contains more Water +219.6%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 +335.7%
Contains more Fats +5465.2%
Contains more Other +202.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.4%
Contains more Water +219.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4010.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 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 +4010.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 33.2g 7.62g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.46g Jerky
Carbs 11g 15g Crab stick
Calories 410kcal 95kcal Jerky
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 9g 6.25g Crab stick
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 13mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.39mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 43mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 282mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 90mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 529mg Crab stick
Zinc 8.11mg 0.33mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.032mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.011mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.17mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.03mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.08mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.62mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.13mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.57µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.4µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 48mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.275g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.143g Jerky
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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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
34%
Jerky
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 1552mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.634g)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.