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Tuna salad vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna salad and Crab stick?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5, while Crab stick is higher in Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 38% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types in this comparison.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains more IronIron +156.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +353.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +110.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1913%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.4%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
~equal in Other ~2.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 +949.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2782.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Crab stick Opinion
Calories 187kcal 95kcal Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 7.62g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0.46g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 14.5g Crab stick
Carbs 9.41g 15g Crab stick
Cholesterol 13mg 20mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 43mg Crab stick
Calcium 17mg 13mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 90mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 0.39mg Tuna salad
Sugar 6.25g Tuna salad
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Copper 0.145mg 0.032mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.33mg Tuna salad
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 178mg 282mg Crab stick
Sodium 402mg 529mg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 0IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 22.3µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.03mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.62mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.57µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Folate 8µg 0µg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.008g Tuna salad
Choline 13mg Crab stick
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.216g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.275g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.143g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.075mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg 0.285mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.23mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 0.607mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 0.707mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.261mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.286mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.156mg Tuna salad
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.028g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
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
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.328g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.