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Shiitake vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shiitake and crab stick?

  • Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, and fiber, while crab stick is higher in selenium and phosphorus.
  • Crab stick's daily need coverage for selenium is 30% higher.
  • Shiitake is lower in sodium.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index (50) than shiitake (32).

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw 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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
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 PotassiumPotassium +237.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1990.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +291.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.39mg

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% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 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 WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.9%
Contains more OtherOther +205.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.46g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +12.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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.
Shiitake Crab stick
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Crab stick DV% diff.
Selenium 5.7µg 22.3µg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0mg 30%
Phosphorus 112mg 282mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 24%
Sodium 9mg 529mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.62mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.13mg 13%
Copper 0.142mg 0.032mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.08mg 11%
Protein 2.24g 7.62g 11%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.011mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0.5g 8%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Potassium 304mg 90mg 6%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.33mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 43mg 5%
Folate 13µg 0µg 3%
Calories 34kcal 95kcal 3%
Carbs 6.79g 15g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.62g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1%
Saturated fat 0.216g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Calcium 2mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.03mg 1%
Fats 0.49g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 14.5g N/A
Iron 0.41mg 0.39mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake 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
23%
Shiitake
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $10.7)
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.
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.