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Shallot vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shallot and crab stick

  • Shallot is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin C, and folate, yet crab stick is higher in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Crab stick covers your daily selenium needs 38% more than shallot.
  • The amount of sodium in shallot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shallot is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
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 CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +271.1%
Contains more IronIron +207.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2554.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1758.3%

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +15%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 CarbsCarbs +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.8%
Contains more FatsFats +360%
Contains more OtherOther +182.5%
~equal in Water ~74.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1864.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Crab stick DV% diff.
Selenium 1.2µg 22.3µg 38%
Phosphorus 60mg 282mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Sodium 12mg 529mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.13mg 17%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.011mg 12%
Fiber 3.2g 0.5g 11%
Iron 1.2mg 0.39mg 10%
Protein 2.5g 7.62g 10%
Folate 34µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg 7%
Potassium 334mg 90mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0mg 6%
Copper 0.088mg 0.032mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 43mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.62mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 13mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0.216g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.275g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.143g 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Calories 72kcal 95kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.17mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.46g 1%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.33mg 1%
Carbs 16.8g 15g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 13.6g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 7.87g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.008g N/A
Choline 11.3mg 13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Shallot 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
14%
Shallot
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $11.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.