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Crab vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab and Beef broiled different?

  • Crab is higher in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E , however, Beef broiled is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Crab is 81% higher.
  • Crab contains 15 times more Vitamin E than Beef broiled. While Crab contains 1.84mg of Vitamin E , Beef broiled contains only 0.12mg.
  • Beef broiled has less Sodium.

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Crab
Crab
6
:
4
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Calcium +405.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Copper +857.6%
Contains more Manganese +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +99.5%
Contains more Iron +420%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +65.6%
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +405.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Copper +857.6%
Contains more Manganese +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +99.5%
Contains more Iron +420%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +65.6%

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.
Crab
Crab
5
:
6
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
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%
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
2
:
2
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Other +148.5%
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Fats +1982.4%
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Other +148.5%
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Fats +1982.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
1
:
2
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5069%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.6%
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5069%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 17.88g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 0.74g 15.41g Beef broiled
Calories 83kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 91mg 18mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 36mg 21mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 198mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 563mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 3.81mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.814mg 0.085mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.012mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 21.5µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.12mg Crab
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.658mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 51µg 9µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 2.64µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.094mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg 0.72mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.307mg 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.386mg 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.452mg 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.806mg 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.393mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.014g 0.572g Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 5.895g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.001g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.003g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.484g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Crab
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
56%
Crab
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.694g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.