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Halibut vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halibut and Crab meat

  • Halibut has more Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 439% more than Halibut.
  • Halibut has 23 times more Saturated Fat than Crab meat. While Halibut has 3.102g of Saturated Fat, Crab meat has only 0.133g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Contains more Calcium +1375%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +1394.1%
Contains more Copper +3010.5%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Contains more Calcium +1375%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +1394.1%
Contains more Copper +3010.5%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1097.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1097.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1051.9%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.35
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Fats +1051.9%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5706.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5706.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Crab meat Opinion
Protein 18.42g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 17.74g 1.54g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 97kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 59mg Crab meat
Iron 0.85mg 0.76mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 63mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 210mg 280mg Crab meat
Potassium 344mg 262mg Halibut
Sodium 103mg 1072mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Copper 0.038mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg Crab meat
Selenium 46.8µg 40µg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 29IU Halibut
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 9µg Halibut
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.053mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.055mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 1.34mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.4mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.18mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 51µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.808mg 0.783mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.497mg 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 1.692mg 1.684mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg 0.545mg
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.949mg 0.91mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg 0.393mg Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 53mg Crab meat
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.133g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.118g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.295g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.031g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.185g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.536g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Crab meat
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
28%
Halibut
135%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.969g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/nutrients
  2. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.