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Crab vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab and Mussels?

  • Crab is richer in Copper, and Zinc, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 861% higher.
  • Crab has 5 times more Copper than Mussels. Crab has 0.814mg of Copper, while Mussels has 0.149mg.
  • Mussels contains less Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Mollusks, mussel, blue, 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.
Crab
3
:
Contains more Calcium +175.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Copper +446.3%
Contains more Iron +1244%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.5%
Contains more Manganese +9089.2%
Contains more Selenium +108.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 268
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +175.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Copper +446.3%
Contains more Iron +1244%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.5%
Contains more Manganese +9089.2%
Contains more Selenium +108.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 268

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.6%
Contains more Folate +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +620.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.6%
Contains more Folate +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +620.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
:
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +505.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.2%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +505.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +686%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.8%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +686%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 17.88g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.74g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 83kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 91mg 33mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 36mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 234mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 259mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 563mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 3.81mg 2.67mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.149mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 42.9µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 2IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.95mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.1mg Crab
Folate 51µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.727mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.307mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.386mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.452mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.806mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.393mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 97mg 56mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.014g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.85g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.212g Mussels
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 Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.