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Crab vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crab and Tuna

  • Crab has more Copper, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 121% more.
  • Crab contains 19 times more Copper than Tuna. Crab contains 0.814mg of Copper, while Tuna contains 0.043mg.
  • Tuna contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +2175%
Contains more Zinc +746.7%
Contains more Copper +1793%
Contains more Manganese +469.2%
Contains more Iron +84%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Selenium +152.2%
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 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +2175%
Contains more Zinc +746.7%
Contains more Copper +1793%
Contains more Manganese +469.2%
Contains more Iron +84%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Selenium +152.2%

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
6
:
6
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +534.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Folate +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565.4%
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +534.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Folate +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +565.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
3
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Protein +63%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Protein +63%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.205
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.138
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.205
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.138

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Tuna Opinion
Protein 17.88g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.74g 0.59g Crab
Calories 83kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 91mg 4mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 36mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 234mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 259mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 563mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 3.81mg 0.45mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.043mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.013mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 2IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.29mg Crab
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.334mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 51µg 2µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 2.35µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.727mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.307mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.386mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.452mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.806mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.393mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 97mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.014g 0.02g Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.205g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.015g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.005g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.175g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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 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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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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.