Steak vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between steak and crab stick
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and selenium, yet crab stick is higher in phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than crab stick.
- Steak contains 39 times more saturated fat than crab stick. While steak contains 8.443g of saturated fat, crab stick contains only 0.216g.
- The glycemic index of steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210% |
Contains more IronIron | +515.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +165.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1821.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +276.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +730.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +284.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +286% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +226.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4034.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +318.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
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 | +3234.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +526.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.57µg | 68% |
Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.33mg | 55% |
Saturated fat | 8.443g | 0.216g | 37% |
Protein | 24.85g | 7.62g | 34% |
Fats | 19.02g | 0.46g | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.62mg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.13mg | 28% |
Iron | 2.4mg | 0.39mg | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0.275g | 22% |
Sodium | 58mg | 529mg | 20% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 20mg | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.08mg | 17% |
Selenium | 31.8µg | 22.3µg | 17% |
Phosphorus | 163mg | 282mg | 17% |
Calories | 271kcal | 95kcal | 9% |
Copper | 0.085mg | 0.032mg | 6% |
Potassium | 279mg | 90mg | 6% |
Carbs | 0g | 15g | 5% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 43mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.143g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 14.5g | N/A |
Calcium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 6.25g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.242mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.028g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
45%

12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

39%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

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

Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?

Steak is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.227g)
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.