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Apple vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apples and crab meat

  • The amount of vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B6 in crab meat is higher than in apples.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than apples.
  • Apples contain less sodium.
  • Apples have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, while the glycemic index of crab meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +883.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.9%
Contains more IronIron +533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4277.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2445.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7342.3%
Contains more FatsFats +805.9%
Contains more OtherOther +680%
~equal in Water ~77.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2542.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +951%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.027mg 1.182mg 128%
Selenium 0µg 40µg 73%
Zinc 0.04mg 7.62mg 69%
Sodium 1mg 1072mg 47%
Protein 0.26g 19.35g 38%
Phosphorus 11mg 280mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Magnesium 5mg 63mg 14%
Folate 3µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.18mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.34mg 8%
Iron 0.12mg 0.76mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.4mg 7%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Potassium 107mg 262mg 5%
Calcium 6mg 59mg 5%
Carbs 13.81g 0g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.536g 3%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 7.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Calories 52kcal 97kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.055mg 2%
Fats 0.17g 1.54g 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 11.41g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.04mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.133g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
4%
Apple
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $11.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.