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Shad vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shad and Crab stick

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Crab stick is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Shad covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 63% more than Crab stick.
  • Crab stick has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat 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.
Shad
Shad
9
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +361.5%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +446.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.4%
Contains more Copper +156.3%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Calcium +361.5%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +446.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.4%
Contains more Copper +156.3%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%

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.
Shad
Shad
7
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +307.1%
Shad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Crab stick
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 B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +307.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
Shad
2
:
3
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +184.9%
Contains more Fats +3737%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Shad
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Crab stick
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 Protein +184.9%
Contains more Fats +3737%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +59.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad 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 Shad Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 21.71g 7.62g Shad
Fats 17.65g 0.46g Shad
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Calories 252kcal 95kcal Shad
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Shad
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 60mg 13mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.39mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 349mg 282mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 90mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 529mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.33mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.032mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.011mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 22.3µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 0IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Shad
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.03mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.08mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 0.62mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.13mg Shad
Folate 17µg 0µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.075mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.285mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.23mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 0.607mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 0.707mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.261mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.26mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.286mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.156mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Shad
Saturated Fat 0.216g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shad Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Shad
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.