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Leek vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Leek and Crab stick

  • Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Crab stick is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Leek is 39% higher.
  • Leek contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
Leek
Leek
6
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +353.8%
Contains more Iron +438.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +275%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Contains more Magnesium +53.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +705.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Selenium +2130%
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
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 +353.8%
Contains more Iron +438.5%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +275%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Contains more Magnesium +53.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +705.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Selenium +2130%

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.
Leek
Leek
8
:
3
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +11650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Leek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
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 +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +11650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
1
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +408%
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Contains more Other +115.2%
Equal in Carbs - 15
Equal in Water - 74.66
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 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 Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +408%
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Contains more Other +115.2%
Equal in Carbs - 15
Equal in Water - 74.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6775%
Leek
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6775%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 1.5g 7.62g Crab stick
Fats 0.3g 0.46g Crab stick
Carbs 14.15g 15g Crab stick
Calories 61kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 3.9g 6.25g Leek
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g Leek
Calcium 59mg 13mg Leek
Iron 2.1mg 0.39mg Leek
Magnesium 28mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 35mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 180mg 90mg Leek
Sodium 20mg 529mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.33mg Crab stick
Copper 0.12mg 0.032mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.011mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 1667IU 0IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg 0.17mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.62mg Crab stick
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.13mg Leek
Folate 64µg 0µg Leek
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 47µg 0.4µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.063mg 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.096mg 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.078mg 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.018mg 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.056mg 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.025mg 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg Leek
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.216g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g 0.143g Leek
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
Leek 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
35%
Leek
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.