Mashed potato vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mashed potato and crab stick?
- Mashed potato is higher in potassium and polyunsaturated fat; however, crab stick is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Crab stick's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% more.
- Crab stick contains 9 times less polyunsaturated fat than mashed potato. Mashed potato contains 1.342g of polyunsaturated fat, while crab stick contains 0.143g.
- Mashed potato has less sodium.
- Crab stick has a lower glycemic index (50) than mashed potato (87).
We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +790.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +378% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2687.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1375% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +714.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 22.3µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 282mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.57µg | 21% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 7.62g | 12% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 529mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.143g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 0.46g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.011mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 0.216g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 0.275g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 95kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 15g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 0.089g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +513% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +361.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~15g
~equal in
Water
~74.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
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 | +161.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +838.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +245.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2850% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1240% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +210% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
