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Spelt vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spelt and Crab stick different?

  • Spelt is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Crab stick is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Spelt covers your daily need of Manganese 129% more than Crab stick.
  • Spelt contains 21 times more Fiber than Crab stick. Spelt contains 10.7g of Fiber, while Crab stick contains 0.5g.
  • Spelt is lower in Sodium.

Spelt, uncooked and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types were 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.
Spelt
Spelt
9
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Iron +1038.5%
Contains more Magnesium +216.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.2%
Contains more Potassium +331.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +893.9%
Contains more Copper +1496.9%
Contains more Manganese +27018.2%
Contains more Selenium +90.6%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
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 +107.7%
Contains more Iron +1038.5%
Contains more Magnesium +216.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.2%
Contains more Potassium +331.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +893.9%
Contains more Copper +1496.9%
Contains more Manganese +27018.2%
Contains more Selenium +90.6%

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.
Spelt
Spelt
9
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1003.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1003.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +91.2%
Contains more Fats +428.3%
Contains more Carbs +367.9%
Contains more Water +577.5%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 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 +91.2%
Contains more Fats +428.3%
Contains more Carbs +367.9%
Contains more Water +577.5%
Contains more Other +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +779.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +779.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
2
:
3
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Starch +1440.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%
Contains more Glucose +219%
Contains more Fructose +158.3%
Spelt
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Crab stick
36% 30% 27% 6%
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 Starch +1440.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%
Contains more Glucose +219%
Contains more Fructose +158.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 14.5g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 7.62g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 0.46g Spelt
Carbs 70.19g 15g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 95kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g 3.5g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.82g 6.25g Crab stick
Fiber 10.7g 0.5g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 13mg Spelt
Iron 4.44mg 0.39mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 43mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 282mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 90mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 529mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 0.33mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.032mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.011mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.17mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.03mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.08mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.62mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 0µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0.4µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.075mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg 0.285mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.23mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg 0.607mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.258mg 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.26mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.286mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg 0.156mg Spelt
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.008g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.275g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.143g Spelt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.008g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
35%
Spelt
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.