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Sockeye salmon vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and crab stick

  • Sockeye salmon is richer than crab stick in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, choline, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 163% higher.
  • Crab stick contains less cholesterol.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than crab stick.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 PotassiumPotassium +384.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +684.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +766.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +247.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1110.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%
Contains more OtherOther +264.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 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 +577.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +828%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Crab stick DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.57µg 163%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.62mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.13mg 54%
Protein 26.48g 7.62g 38%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0mg 25%
Selenium 35.5µg 22.3µg 24%
Sodium 92mg 529mg 19%
Choline 112.6mg 13mg 18%
Cholesterol 61mg 20mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.08mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.03mg 11%
Potassium 436mg 90mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.143g 8%
Fats 5.57g 0.46g 8%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Copper 0.076mg 0.032mg 5%
Carbs 0g 15g 5%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.17mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.275g 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.216g 3%
Calories 156kcal 95kcal 3%
Phosphorus 305mg 282mg 3%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.33mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.52mg 0.39mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 43mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.62g 1%
Starch 0g 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.5g N/A
Calcium 11mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0g 6.25g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0g 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
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.753g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab stick
Crab stick is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.