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Tilapia vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tilapia and Crab stick

  • Tilapia has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Choline, however, Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Tilapia covers your daily Selenium needs 58% more than Crab stick.
  • Crab stick contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, 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 24% 4.2% 34% 26% 25% 11% 87% 7.3% 4.8% 297%
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 +322.2%
Contains more IronIron +76.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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% 0% 16% 111% 23% 17% 89% 40% 28% 233% 2.3% 4.5% 28%
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 EVitamin E +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +665.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +294.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 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 +243.2%
Contains more FatsFats +476.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~74.66g
~equal in Other ~2.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.6 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 +247.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Crab stick Opinion
Calories 128kcal 95kcal Tilapia
Protein 26.15g 7.62g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 0.46g Tilapia
Net carbs 0g 14.5g Crab stick
Carbs 0g 15g Crab stick
Cholesterol 57mg 20mg Crab stick
Vitamin D 150IU 0IU Tilapia
Magnesium 34mg 43mg Crab stick
Calcium 14mg 13mg Tilapia
Potassium 380mg 90mg Tilapia
Iron 0.69mg 0.39mg Tilapia
Sugar 0g 6.25g Tilapia
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Copper 0.075mg 0.032mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 0.33mg Tilapia
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 204mg 282mg Crab stick
Sodium 56mg 529mg Tilapia
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.17mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg 0µg Tilapia
Manganese 0.037mg 0.011mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 22.3µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.03mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 0.62mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 0.57µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.4µg Tilapia
Folate 6µg 0µg Tilapia
Trans Fat 0.008g Tilapia
Choline 51.3mg 13mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 0.216g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 0.275g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.143g Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.075mg Tilapia
Threonine 1.156mg 0.285mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 0.23mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 0.607mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 0.707mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.261mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.26mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 0.286mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.156mg Tilapia
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.028g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g 0.008g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.001g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia 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
45%
Tilapia
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilapia
Tilapia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilapia
Tilapia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.724g)

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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.