Cashew vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cashew and crab meat
- Cashew is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
- Cashew contains 59 times more saturated fat than crab meat. Cashew contains 7.783g of saturated fat, while crab meat contains 0.133g.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than cashew.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +363.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +778.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4037.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +698.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1420% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2747.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1391.3% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12763.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1363.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 11.5µg | 479% |
| Copper | 2.195mg | 1.182mg | 113% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.76mg | 74% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.04mg | 70% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 1.54g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 0.185g | 59% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 63mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.536g | 49% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1072mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 280mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 40µg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.133g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.053mg | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 97kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.18mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 7.62mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 262mg | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Folate | 25µg | 51µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 1.34mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 19.35g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 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 |
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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 meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 1060mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $9.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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