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Crab vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crab and Lamb

  • Crab has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Folate, while Lamb has more Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Crab covers your daily need of Copper 77% more than Lamb.
  • Crab contains 13 times more Vitamin E than Lamb. While Crab contains 1.84mg of Vitamin E , Lamb contains only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Copper +584%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +276%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Copper +584%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +276%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%

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
7
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1433.3%
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
2
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +2729.7%
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +2729.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6737.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.3%
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6737.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Lamb Opinion
Protein 17.88g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 0.74g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 83kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 91mg 17mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 36mg 23mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 188mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 563mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 3.81mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.814mg 0.119mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.022mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 26.4µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Crab
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.14mg Crab
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.66mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.13mg Crab
Folate 51µg 18µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 2.55µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.727mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.307mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.386mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.452mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.806mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.393mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 97mg
Trans Fat 0.014g Lamb
Saturated Fat 0.201g 8.83g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.51g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $9.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.629g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (97 mg)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.