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Almonds vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are almonds and crab meat different?

  • Almonds are richer in manganese, vitamin B2, fiber, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus, while crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 479% more than almonds.
  • Almonds are lower in sodium.

Nuts, almonds and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.8%
Contains more IronIron +388.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5347.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +875.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1969.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +3142.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +89.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1658.5%
~equal in Protein ~19.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16954.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2200.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.04mg 93%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.055mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.536g 79%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.185g 78%
Fats 49.93g 1.54g 74%
Selenium 4.1µg 40µg 65%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Magnesium 270mg 63mg 49%
Sodium 1mg 1072mg 47%
Zinc 3.12mg 7.62mg 41%
Iron 3.71mg 0.76mg 37%
Phosphorus 481mg 280mg 29%
Calories 579kcal 97kcal 24%
Calcium 269mg 59mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Copper 1.031mg 1.182mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.133g 17%
Potassium 733mg 262mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.34mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.053mg 13%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Carbs 21.55g 0g 7%
Protein 21.15g 19.35g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.18mg 3%
Folate 44µg 51µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.393mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.669g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.