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Sheepshead vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sheepshead and crab stick?

  • Sheepshead has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 than crab stick.
  • Sheepshead's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 72% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in cholesterol.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index (50) than sheepshead (0).

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types in this comparison.

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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 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
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 +468.9%
Contains more IronIron +71.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%

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% 12% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +303.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 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 +241.5%
Contains more FatsFats +254.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~74.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 32% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.382 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 +27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Crab stick DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 0.57µg 72%
Selenium 51.3µg 22.3µg 53%
Protein 26.02g 7.62g 37%
Sodium 73mg 529mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.13mg 17%
Cholesterol 64mg 20mg 15%
Potassium 512mg 90mg 12%
Copper 0.122mg 0.032mg 10%
Phosphorus 350mg 282mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.62mg 7%
Carbs 0g 15g 5%
Folate 17µg 0µg 4%
Iron 0.67mg 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.33mg 3%
Choline 13mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.143g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.03mg 2%
Calories 126kcal 95kcal 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Calcium 37mg 13mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 43mg 2%
Fats 1.63g 0.46g 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Saturated fat 0.36g 0.216g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 6.25g N/A
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.35g 0.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 1.141mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 2.39mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.77mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.766mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead 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
38%
Sheepshead
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.144g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.