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Cheddar Cheese vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheddar Cheese and Crab

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Crab is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 93% more than Crab.
  • Crab has 330 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 330µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Crab has 1µg.
  • Crab contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
8
Crab
Crab
Contains more Calcium +680.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +240.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Copper +2613.3%
Contains more Manganese +174.1%
Contains more Selenium +50.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.81
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Calcium +680.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +240.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Copper +2613.3%
Contains more Manganese +174.1%
Contains more Selenium +50.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.81

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
5
:
7
Crab
Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +62000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4555.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.7%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Crab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +62000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4555.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
1
Crab
Crab
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +4401.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +119.5%
Contains more Water +115.3%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +4401.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +119.5%
Contains more Water +115.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Crab
Crab
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7067.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7067.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Crab Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 17.88g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.74g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 83kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0g Crab
Calcium 710mg 91mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.5mg Crab
Magnesium 27mg 36mg Crab
Phosphorus 455mg 234mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 259mg Crab
Sodium 653mg 563mg Crab
Zinc 3.64mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.03mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 0.027mg 0.074mg Crab
Selenium 28.5µg 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 1242IU 2IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.023mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.093mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 27µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.226mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.727mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.776mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.307mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.547mg 0.452mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.708mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.806mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.393mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 97mg Crab
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.014g Crab
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.009g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.129g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.258g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Crab
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.666g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.