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Zucchini vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Zucchini and Crab stick

  • Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, and Potassium, yet Crab stick is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium.
  • Crab stick covers your daily Selenium needs 40% more than Zucchini.
  • The amount of Sodium in Zucchini is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
5
:
5
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +190%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +1509.1%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +642.1%
Contains more Selenium +11050%
Equal in Iron - 0.39
Equal in Zinc - 0.33
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
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 +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +190%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +1509.1%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +642.1%
Contains more Selenium +11050%
Equal in Iron - 0.39
Equal in Zinc - 0.33

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
8
:
3
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
4
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Protein +529.8%
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +382.3%
Contains more Other +296.5%
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 Water +27%
Contains more Protein +529.8%
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +382.3%
Contains more Other +296.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
3
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Fructose +122.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5800%
Contains more Glucose +150.5%
Zucchini
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Fructose +122.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5800%
Contains more Glucose +150.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 1.21g 7.62g Crab stick
Fats 0.32g 0.46g Crab stick
Carbs 3.11g 15g Crab stick
Calories 17kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Starch 0g 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 1.38g 0.62g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 6.25g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 0.5g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 13mg Zucchini
Iron 0.37mg 0.39mg Crab stick
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 38mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 261mg 90mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 529mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.33mg Crab stick
Copper 0.053mg 0.032mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.011mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.03mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.08mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.62mg Crab stick
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.13mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.4µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.029mg 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.071mg 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.067mg 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.018mg 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.054mg 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.026mg 0.156mg Crab stick
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg Zucchini
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.216g Zucchini
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.143g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.008g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Zucchini
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.