Crab meat vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Crab meat and Clam?
- Crab meat is richer in Copper, and Zinc, while Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
- Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3641% higher.
- Clam has 3 times less Zinc than Crab meat. Crab meat has 7.62mg of Zinc, while Clam has 2.73mg.
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
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Magnesium
+250%
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Sodium
-10.8%
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Zinc
+179.1%
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Copper
+71.8%
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Calcium
+55.9%
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Iron
+269.7%
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Phosphorus
+20.7%
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Potassium
+139.7%
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Manganese
+2400%
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Selenium
+60%
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Magnesium
+250%
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-10.8%
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Zinc
+179.1%
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Copper
+71.8%
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Calcium
+55.9%
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Iron
+269.7%
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Phosphorus
+20.7%
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Potassium
+139.7%
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Manganese
+2400%
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Selenium
+60%
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.
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Vitamin B6
+63.6%
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Folate
+75.9%
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Vitamin A
+1865.5%
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Vitamin C
+190.8%
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Vitamin B1
+183%
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Vitamin B2
+674.5%
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Vitamin B3
+150.3%
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Vitamin B5
+70%
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Vitamin B12
+759.9%
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Vitamin B6
+63.6%
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Folate
+75.9%
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Vitamin A
+1865.5%
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Vitamin C
+190.8%
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Vitamin B1
+183%
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Vitamin B2
+674.5%
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Vitamin B3
+150.3%
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Vitamin B5
+70%
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Vitamin B12
+759.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+21.9%
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Protein
+32%
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Fats
+26.6%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+139.1%
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Water
+21.9%
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+32%
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+26.6%
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+139.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-29.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.172
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552
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Saturated Fat
-29.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.172
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Protein | 19.35g | 25.55g |
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| Fats | 1.54g | 1.95g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g |
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| Calories | 97kcal | 148kcal |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 92mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 280mg | 338mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 628mg |
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| Sodium | 1072mg | 1202mg |
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| Zinc | 7.62mg | 2.73mg |
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| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.688mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 1mg |
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| Selenium | 40µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 570IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg | 171µg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 22.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.426mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 3.354mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 98.89µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.286mg |
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| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.112mg |
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| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.798mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.576mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.915mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.116mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.49mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 67mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.133g | 0.188g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.138g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.104g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g | 0.172g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.552g |
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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
135%
1063%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)