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Lobster vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lobster and crab stick?

  • Lobster is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, choline, calcium, and vitamin B3, while crab stick is higher in phosphorus.
  • Lobster's daily need coverage for copper is 169% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in cholesterol.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index (50) than lobster (0).

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types in this comparison.

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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 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
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 +638.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4743.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1127.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +490.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.8%
Contains more IronIron +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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% 0.33% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
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 EVitamin E +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +522.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 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 +149.3%
Contains more FatsFats +87%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%
~equal in Water ~74.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.216g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.275g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lobster Crab stick
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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Crab stick DV% diff.
Copper 1.55mg 0.032mg 169%
Selenium 73.1µg 22.3µg 92%
Cholesterol 146mg 20mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0.57µg 36%
Zinc 4.05mg 0.33mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0mg 33%
Protein 19g 7.62g 23%
Phosphorus 185mg 282mg 14%
Choline 80.9mg 13mg 12%
Calcium 96mg 13mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 0.62mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.17mg 6%
Carbs 0g 15g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.08mg 5%
Potassium 230mg 90mg 4%
Folate 11µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.065mg 0.011mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Sodium 486mg 529mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.03mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 0.143g 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.46g 1%
Fructose 0g 0.62g 1%
Starch 0g 3.5g 1%
Iron 0.29mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.13mg 1%
Calories 89kcal 95kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 14.5g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 43mg 43mg 0%
Sugar 0g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.013g 0.008g N/A
Saturated fat 0.208g 0.216g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.253g 0.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.753mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 1.376mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 1.426mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.852mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.475mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster 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
33%
Lobster
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster
Lobster contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
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. Lobster - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.