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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Crab?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Crab is higher in Copper, and Zinc.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 224% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crab is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned types 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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
5
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5
Crab
Crab
Contains more Iron +226%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Calcium +658.3%
Contains more Zinc +504.8%
Contains more Copper +1015.1%
Contains more Manganese +393.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 234
Equal in Selenium - 42.9
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Iron +226%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Calcium +658.3%
Contains more Zinc +504.8%
Contains more Copper +1015.1%
Contains more Manganese +393.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 234
Equal in Selenium - 42.9

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
8
:
4
Crab
Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +725%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Crab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +725%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Folate +5000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
:
1
Crab
Crab
Contains more Fats +1777%
Contains more Other +134.3%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.88
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +1777%
Contains more Other +134.3%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
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:
1
Crab
Crab
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4129.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1198.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4129.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1198.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Crab Opinion
Protein 18.6g 17.88g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 0.74g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 83kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 91mg Crab
Iron 1.63mg 0.5mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 36mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 234mg Crab
Potassium 314mg 259mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 563mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.073mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 0.015mg 0.074mg Crab
Selenium 44.1µg 42.9µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 2IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin D 643IU 0IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.023mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.093mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 2.747mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.156mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 3.33µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.3µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.815mg 0.727mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.776mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.307mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 1.386mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.452mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.806mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.393mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 97mg Atlantic Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.014g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.067g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.101g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.009g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.129g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.258g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Crab
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Atlantic Mackerel
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.056g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.