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Crab vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab and Bass different?

  • Crab is higher in Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Calcium, however, Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Crab is 86% higher.
  • Crab contains 7 times more Zinc than Bass. While Crab contains 3.81mg of Zinc, Bass contains only 0.51mg.
  • Bass has less Sodium.

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat 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
4
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6
Bass
Contains more Calcium +378.9%
Contains more Zinc +647.1%
Contains more Copper +1935%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +378.9%
Contains more Zinc +647.1%
Contains more Copper +1935%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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
8
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4
Bass
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
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2
Bass
Contains more Other +83.7%
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Fats +304.1%
Equal in Water - 73.36
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Other +83.7%
Contains more Protein +27.1%
Contains more Fats +304.1%
Equal in Water - 73.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
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2
Bass
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289.5%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Bass Opinion
Protein 17.88g 22.73g Bass
Fats 0.74g 2.99g Bass
Calories 83kcal 124kcal Bass
Calcium 91mg 19mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 36mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 234mg 254mg Bass
Potassium 259mg 328mg Bass
Sodium 563mg 88mg Bass
Zinc 3.81mg 0.51mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.04mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.019mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin A 2IU 104IU Bass
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 31µg Bass
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.037mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 2.558mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.865mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.346mg Bass
Folate 51µg 10µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 4.41µg Bass
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.727mg 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.307mg 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 1.386mg 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.452mg 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.887mg Bass
Valine 0.806mg 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.393mg 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 97mg 103mg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Bass
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.65g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.005g Bass
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Bass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
56%
Crab
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients
  2. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.