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Shark vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark and crab stick

  • Shark is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and iron, yet crab stick is richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for shark is 27% higher.
  • Crab stick contains less saturated fat.
  • Shark has a lower glycemic index than crab stick.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
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 +284.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg

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.
Shark
8
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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 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 +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2904.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 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 +2058.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2488.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark 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 Crab stick DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.57µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.143g 24%
Protein 18.62g 7.62g 22%
Fats 13.82g 0.46g 21%
Selenium 34µg 22.3µg 21%
Sodium 122mg 529mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 0.275g 14%
Saturated fat 3.205g 0.216g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 0.62mg 14%
Phosphorus 194mg 282mg 13%
Cholesterol 59mg 20mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.13mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0mg 12%
Iron 1.11mg 0.39mg 9%
Calories 228kcal 95kcal 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Calcium 50mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.03mg 4%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 6.39g 15g 3%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.011mg 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Potassium 155mg 90mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.33mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.08mg 1%
Copper 0.042mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 6.39g 14.5g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 43mg 0%
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 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
Shark 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
29%
Shark
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.989g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.