Mackerel vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mackerel and Crab meat
- Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet Crab meat is richer in Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 313% higher.
- Mackerel contains 31 times more Saturated Fat than Crab meat. Mackerel contains 4.176g of Saturated Fat, while Crab meat contains 0.133g.
Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist 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.
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Iron
+106.6%
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Magnesium
+54%
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Potassium
+53.1%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Selenium
+29%
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Calcium
+293.3%
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Zinc
+710.6%
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Copper
+1157.4%
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Manganese
+100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 280
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Iron
+106.6%
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Magnesium
+54%
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Potassium
+53.1%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Selenium
+29%
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Calcium
+293.3%
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Zinc
+710.6%
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Copper
+1157.4%
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Manganese
+100%
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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.
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Vitamin A
+520.7%
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+649.1%
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Vitamin B3
+411.2%
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Vitamin B5
+147.5%
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Vitamin B6
+155.6%
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Vitamin B12
+65.2%
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Vitamin C
+1800%
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Folate
+2450%
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Vitamin A
+520.7%
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+649.1%
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Vitamin B3
+411.2%
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Vitamin B5
+147.5%
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Vitamin B6
+155.6%
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Vitamin B12
+65.2%
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Vitamin C
+1800%
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Folate
+2450%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+23.3%
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Fats
+1056.5%
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+225%
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Water
+45.6%
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+23.3%
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+1056.5%
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+225%
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Water
+45.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3687%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+702.2%
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Saturated Fat
-96.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3687%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+702.2%
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Saturated Fat
-96.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.85g | 19.35g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 1.54g |
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| Calories | 262kcal | 97kcal |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 59mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.76mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 280mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 262mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 1072mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 7.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 1.182mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 54µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 7.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.34mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.18mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 11.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.269mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.783mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.536mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.817mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.91mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.393mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 53mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 0.133g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.031g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.536g |
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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
235%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 989mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.043g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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.