Spaghetti vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spaghetti and crab stick different?
- Spaghetti is higher in manganese, copper, selenium, and fiber; however, crab stick is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for crab stick is 32% higher.
- Spaghetti contains 29 times more manganese than crab stick. While spaghetti contains 0.322mg of manganese, crab stick contains only 0.011mg.
- Spaghetti has less sodium.
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +28.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2827.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +386.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +707.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.01 g
Sucrose:
0.09 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.03 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.4 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.5 g
Sucrose:
2.95 g
Glucose:
2.68 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +643.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3177.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +6600% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1966.7% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 282mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.57µg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.011mg | 14% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 3.5g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 22.3µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 15g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 7.62g | 4% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 95kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.46g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.143g | 1% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 6.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.216g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.275g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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