Shrimp vs Crab stick - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shrimp and Crab stick different?
- Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, however Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 56% higher.
- Shrimp contains 12 times more Copper than Crab stick. While Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, Crab stick contains only 0.032mg.
- Crab stick has less Cholesterol.
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi are the varieties used in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+438.5%
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Iron
+30.8%
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Potassium
+187.8%
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Sodium
-79%
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Zinc
+397%
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Copper
+1084.4%
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Magnesium
+10.3%
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Phosphorus
+19%
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Calcium
+438.5%
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Iron
+30.8%
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Potassium
+187.8%
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Sodium
-79%
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Zinc
+397%
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Copper
+1084.4%
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Magnesium
+10.3%
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Phosphorus
+19%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+214.7%
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Fats
+64.3%
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Carbs
+7400%
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Other
+86.8%
Equal in Water - 74.66
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
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Protein
+214.7%
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Fats
+64.3%
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Carbs
+7400%
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+86.8%
Equal in Water - 74.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-74.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+472.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+81%
Saturated Fat:
0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.079 g
Saturated Fat:
0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.143 g
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Saturated Fat
-74.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+472.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+81%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.2g | 14.5g |
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Protein | 23.98g | 7.62g |
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Fats | 0.28g | 0.46g |
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Carbs | 0.2g | 15g |
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Calories | 99kcal | 95kcal |
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Starch | 3.5g |
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Fructose | 0.62g |
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Sugar | 6.25g |
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Fiber | 0.5g |
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Calcium | 70mg | 13mg |
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Iron | 0.51mg | 0.39mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 43mg |
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Phosphorus | 237mg | 282mg |
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Potassium | 259mg | 90mg |
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Sodium | 111mg | 529mg |
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Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.33mg |
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Copper | 0.379mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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Threonine | 0.285mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.23mg |
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Leucine | 0.607mg |
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Lysine | 0.707mg |
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Methionine | 0.261mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.26mg |
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Valine | 0.286mg |
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Histidine | 0.156mg |
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Cholesterol | 189mg | 20mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0.008g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.216g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.028g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 0.275g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.143g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0.089g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.008g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 169mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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.