Beef broiled vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef broiled and crab different?
- Beef broiled is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, crab is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for copper for crab is 81% higher.
- Beef broiled contains 29 times more saturated fat than crab. While beef broiled contains 5.895g of saturated fat, crab contains only 0.201g.
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +420% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +405.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +857.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +516.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1982.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5069% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.814mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 21.5µg | 42.9µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.64µg | 3.33µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 5.895g | 0.201g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 0.5mg | 26% |
| Fats | 15.41g | 0.74g | 23% |
| Zinc | 6.31mg | 3.81mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 563mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.156mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.668g | 0.129g | 16% |
| Protein | 25.93g | 17.88g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.378mg | 2.747mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.84mg | 11% |
| Folate | 9µg | 51µg | 11% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 83kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg | 0.997mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 91mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.176mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 234mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.484g | 0.258g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 259mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.572g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Choline | 82.4mg | 80.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.72mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.822mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.45mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.54mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.478mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.604mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
51%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.694g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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.