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Shark vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shark and Crab meat

  • Shark has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 429% more than Shark.
  • Shark has 24 times more Saturated Fat than Crab meat. While Shark has 3.205g of Saturated Fat, Crab meat has only 0.133g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Calcium +18%
Contains more Magnesium +46.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains more Zinc +1487.5%
Contains more Copper +2714.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Calcium +18%
Contains more Magnesium +46.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains more Zinc +1487.5%
Contains more Copper +2714.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%

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.
Shark
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Contains more Vitamin A +520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 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 +520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +850.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +797.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.35
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 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 +797.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3108.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3108.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark 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 Shark Crab meat Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 13.82g 1.54g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 97kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 59mg Crab meat
Iron 1.11mg 0.76mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 63mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 194mg 280mg Crab meat
Potassium 155mg 262mg Crab meat
Sodium 122mg 1072mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Copper 0.042mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.05mg 0.04mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 40µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 180IU 29IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 9µg Shark
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.053mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.055mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 1.34mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.4mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.18mg Shark
Folate 15µg 51µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.843mg 0.783mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.515mg 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 1.634mg 1.684mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.541mg 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.965mg 0.91mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.393mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 53mg Crab meat
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.133g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.118g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.031g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.185g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.536g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Crab meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
135%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $12)
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 - 3.072g)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.