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Potato vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato and Crab stick

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese, however, Crab stick is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Crab stick covers your daily Selenium needs 40% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more Iron +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +372.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Selenium +5475%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Zinc - 0.33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Iron +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +372.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Selenium +5475%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Zinc - 0.33

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.
Potato
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Protein +271.7%
Contains more Fats +411.1%
Contains more Other +101.8%
Equal in Water - 74.66
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Protein +271.7%
Contains more Fats +411.1%
Contains more Other +101.8%
Equal in Water - 74.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.5%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +336.9%
Contains more Sucrose +1635.3%
Contains more Glucose +764.5%
Contains more Fructose +138.5%
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 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 Starch +336.9%
Contains more Sucrose +1635.3%
Contains more Glucose +764.5%
Contains more Fructose +138.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 14.5g Potato
Protein 2.05g 7.62g Crab stick
Fats 0.09g 0.46g Crab stick
Carbs 17.49g 15g Potato
Calories 77kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Starch 15.29g 3.5g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 0.82g 6.25g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 0.5g Potato
Calcium 12mg 13mg Crab stick
Iron 0.81mg 0.39mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 57mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 425mg 90mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 529mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.33mg Crab stick
Copper 0.11mg 0.032mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.011mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.03mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.62mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.13mg Potato
Folate 15µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 2µg 0.4µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.067mg 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.098mg 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.107mg 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.032mg 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.103mg 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.035mg 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg Potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.216g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.143g Crab stick
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
Potato Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $11.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.