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Biscuit vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between biscuits and crab meat

  • Biscuits have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 476% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits have 33 times more saturated fat than crab meat. While biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, crab meat has only 0.133g.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +298.3%
Contains more IronIron +281.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +845%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1341.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1311.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.1%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14275%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +958.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +105.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.4%
Contains more WaterWater +168.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 +3645.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +676.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 11.5µg 476%
Copper 0.082mg 1.182mg 122%
Zinc 0.54mg 7.62mg 64%
Selenium 19.5µg 40µg 37%
Iron 2.9mg 0.76mg 27%
Protein 7g 19.35g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.053mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.536g 24%
Fats 16.3g 1.54g 23%
Sodium 580mg 1072mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.055mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.133g 19%
Calcium 235mg 59mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.185g 17%
Cholesterol 3mg 53mg 17%
Phosphorus 164mg 280mg 17%
Carbs 44.6g 0g 15%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.04mg 15%
Calories 353kcal 97kcal 13%
Magnesium 18mg 63mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.18mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.34mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.6mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Potassium 121mg 262mg 4%
Folate 61µg 51µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 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
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $12)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.