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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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
Shrimp
7
:
3
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +187.8%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +397%
Contains more Copper +1084.4%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +187.8%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +397%
Contains more Copper +1084.4%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
:
12
Crab stick
Crab stick
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Crab stick
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +214.7%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +7400%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Water - 74.66
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Crab stick
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 Protein +214.7%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +7400%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Water - 74.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 23.98g 7.62g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.46g Crab stick
Carbs 0.2g 15g Crab stick
Calories 99kcal 95kcal Shrimp
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Shrimp
Fiber 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 70mg 13mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.39mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 237mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 259mg 90mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 529mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.33mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.011mg Shrimp
Selenium 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg Crab stick
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Crab stick
Vitamin B12 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 189mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.008g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.216g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.143g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
0%
Shrimp
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 169mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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.

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.