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Camembert vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between camembert and crab meat

  • Camembert is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 425% higher.
  • Camembert contains 115 times more saturated fat than crab meat. Camembert contains 15.259g of saturated fat, while crab meat contains 0.133g.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than camembert.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, camembert 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 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
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 +557.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.1%
Contains more IronIron +130.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +5528.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +787.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +784.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 +1475.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +135.9%
Contains more WaterWater +49.7%
~equal in Protein ~19.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 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 +3696.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 11.5µg 425%
Copper 0.021mg 1.182mg 129%
Saturated fat 15.259g 0.133g 69%
Zinc 2.38mg 7.62mg 48%
Selenium 14.5µg 40µg 46%
Fats 24.26g 1.54g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.055mg 33%
Calcium 388mg 59mg 33%
Vitamin A 241µg 9µg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.4mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 0.185g 17%
Sodium 842mg 1072mg 10%
Phosphorus 347mg 280mg 10%
Calories 300kcal 97kcal 10%
Magnesium 20mg 63mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Cholesterol 72mg 53mg 6%
Iron 0.33mg 0.76mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.34mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.18mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 62µg 51µg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Potassium 187mg 262mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.053mg 2%
Protein 19.8g 19.35g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.536g 1%
Carbs 0.46g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.46g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Manganese 0.038mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Camembert 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
45%
Camembert
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.