Carrot vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carrots and crab
- Carrots have more vitamin A; however, crab is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and choline.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 334% more than crab.
- Carrots have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of carrots is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Carrots, raw and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
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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 | +23.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1708.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1487.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +568.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42800% |
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 CVitamin C | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +178.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +265.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +819.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1822.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +208.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +821.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.33µg | 139% |
| Vitamin A | 835µg | 1µg | 93% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.814mg | 85% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 42.9µg | 78% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 17.88g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 3.81mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 234mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 563mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.997mg | 14% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 80.9mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 2.747mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Folate | 19µg | 51µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 1.84mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 36mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 0g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 83kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 259mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 0g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.201g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.258g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.156mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.129g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $11.6)