Atlantic Mackerel vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Crab meat
- Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Crab meat is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Folate.
- Crab meat covers your daily need of Copper 123% more than Atlantic Mackerel.
- Atlantic Mackerel has 24 times more Saturated Fat than Crab meat. While Atlantic Mackerel has 3.257g of Saturated Fat, Crab meat has only 0.133g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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
+114.5%
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Magnesium
+20.6%
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Potassium
+19.8%
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Sodium
-91.6%
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Selenium
+10.3%
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Calcium
+391.7%
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Phosphorus
+29%
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Zinc
+1109.5%
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Copper
+1519.2%
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Manganese
+166.7%
Equal in Selenium - 40
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Iron
+114.5%
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Magnesium
+20.6%
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Potassium
+19.8%
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Sodium
-91.6%
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Selenium
+10.3%
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Calcium
+391.7%
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Phosphorus
+29%
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Zinc
+1109.5%
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Copper
+1519.2%
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Manganese
+166.7%
Equal in Selenium - 40
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
+475.9%
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Vitamin B1
+232.1%
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Vitamin B2
+467.3%
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Vitamin B3
+577.6%
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Vitamin B5
+114%
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Vitamin B6
+121.7%
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Vitamin C
+1800%
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Folate
+5000%
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Vitamin B12
+32%
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Vitamin A
+475.9%
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Vitamin B1
+232.1%
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Vitamin B2
+467.3%
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Vitamin B3
+577.6%
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Vitamin B5
+114%
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Vitamin B6
+121.7%
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Vitamin C
+1800%
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Folate
+5000%
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Vitamin B12
+32%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+801.9%
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Other
+153.8%
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Water
+22%
Equal in Protein - 19.35
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
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3.96 g
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
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0 g
Water:
77.55 g
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1.56 g
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Fats
+801.9%
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+153.8%
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Water
+22%
Equal in Protein - 19.35
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2849.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+525%
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Saturated Fat
-95.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.35 g
Saturated Fat:
0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.536 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2849.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+525%
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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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 18.6g | 19.35g |
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Fats | 13.89g | 1.54g |
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Calories | 205kcal | 97kcal |
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Calcium | 12mg | 59mg |
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Iron | 1.63mg | 0.76mg |
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Magnesium | 76mg | 63mg |
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Phosphorus | 217mg | 280mg |
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Potassium | 314mg | 262mg |
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Sodium | 90mg | 1072mg |
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Zinc | 0.63mg | 7.62mg |
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Copper | 0.073mg | 1.182mg |
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Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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Selenium | 44.1µg | 40µg |
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Vitamin A | 167IU | 29IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 50µg | 9µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.52mg |
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Vitamin D | 643IU |
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Vitamin D | 16.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 7.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.053mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 1.34mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.18mg |
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Folate | 1µg | 51µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 11.5µg |
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Vitamin K | 5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.269mg |
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Threonine | 0.815mg | 0.783mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 0.938mg |
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Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.536mg |
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Lysine | 1.708mg | 1.684mg |
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Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.545mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0.817mg |
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Valine | 0.958mg | 0.91mg |
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Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.393mg |
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Cholesterol | 70mg | 53mg |
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Saturated Fat | 3.257g | 0.133g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g | 0.118g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g | 0.295g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g | 0.031g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 5.456g | 0.185g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g | 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
171%

135%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

120%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.124g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 982mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.