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Caramel vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and crab meat

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, while crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 467% higher.
  • Crab meat contains 19 times less saturated fat than caramel. Caramel contains 2.476g of saturated fat, while crab meat contains 0.133g.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab meat is 0, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +133.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.4%
Contains more IronIron +442.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +6466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1631.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2122.2%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +805.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +426%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +320.7%
Contains more WaterWater +812.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +733.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +548.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 Caramel Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 11.5µg 467%
Copper 0.018mg 1.182mg 129%
Selenium 1.8µg 40µg 69%
Zinc 0.44mg 7.62mg 65%
Sodium 245mg 1072mg 36%
Protein 4.6g 19.35g 30%
Carbs 77g 0g 26%
Phosphorus 114mg 280mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.536g 20%
Cholesterol 7mg 53mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.055mg 15%
Calories 382kcal 97kcal 14%
Folate 4µg 51µg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.133g 11%
Magnesium 17mg 63mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.18mg 10%
Fats 8.1g 1.54g 10%
Calcium 138mg 59mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 7.6mg 8%
Iron 0.14mg 0.76mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.34mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.185g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Potassium 214mg 262mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 0g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 827mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.