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Ostrich vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ostrich and crab stick

  • Ostrich is richer than crab stick in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 237% higher.
  • Crab stick contains less cholesterol.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than crab stick.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 +302.2%
Contains more IronIron +615.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +1369.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%

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.
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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 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 EVitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1052.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +996.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +273.9%
Contains more FatsFats +458.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +425.6%
~equal in Water ~74.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Crab stick DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.57µg 237%
Protein 28.49g 7.62g 42%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.62mg 41%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.33mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.13mg 32%
Iron 2.79mg 0.39mg 30%
Selenium 37.5µg 22.3µg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0mg 26%
Cholesterol 85mg 20mg 22%
Sodium 80mg 529mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.03mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.08mg 16%
Copper 0.152mg 0.032mg 13%
Potassium 362mg 90mg 8%
Carbs 0g 15g 5%
Magnesium 25mg 43mg 4%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Saturated fat 1g 0.216g 4%
Phosphorus 251mg 282mg 4%
Calories 145kcal 95kcal 3%
Fats 2.57g 0.46g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.275g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.143g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Calcium 6mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.17mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.784g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.