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Shark raw vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shark raw and crab stick

  • Shark raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin A; however, crab stick is higher in phosphorus.
  • Shark raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12 38% more than crab stick.
  • Crab stick has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of crab stick is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +115.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.032mg

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% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 +175.3%
Contains more FatsFats +880.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +143%
~equal in Water ~74.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 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 +557.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +735.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Crab stick Opinion
Calories 130kcal 95kcal Shark raw
Protein 20.98g 7.62g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 0.46g Shark raw
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Cholesterol 51mg 20mg Crab stick
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Shark raw
Magnesium 49mg 43mg Shark raw
Calcium 34mg 13mg Shark raw
Potassium 160mg 90mg Shark raw
Iron 0.84mg 0.39mg Shark raw
Sugar 0g 6.25g Shark raw
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Copper 0.033mg 0.032mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.43mg 0.33mg Shark raw
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 210mg 282mg Crab stick
Sodium 79mg 529mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 0IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg 0.17mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Shark raw
Selenium 36.5µg 22.3µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.03mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.62mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.13mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0.57µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Crab stick
Folate 3µg 0µg Shark raw
Trans Fat 0.008g Shark raw
Choline 65mg 13mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.216g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 0.275g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.143g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.075mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg 0.285mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.23mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg 0.607mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg 0.707mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.261mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.26mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg 0.286mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg 0.156mg Shark raw
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.028g Shark raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.001g Shark raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Crab stick
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Shark raw
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.709g)

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.