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Chard raw vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chard raw and crab meat

  • Chard raw is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
  • Chard raw contains 211 times more vitamin A than crab meat. Chard raw contains 6116IU of vitamin A, while crab meat contains 29IU.
  • Chard raw contains less sodium.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than chard raw.

Food types used in this article are Chard, swiss, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +136.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +815%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +560.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2016.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4344.4%

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
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 CVitamin C +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +264.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +975%
Contains more FatsFats +670%
~equal in Other ~1.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +362.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +665.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 692%
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.179mg 1.182mg 111%
Selenium 0.9µg 40µg 71%
Zinc 0.36mg 7.62mg 66%
Sodium 213mg 1072mg 37%
Protein 1.8g 19.35g 35%
Phosphorus 46mg 280mg 33%
Vitamin A 306µg 9µg 33%
Vitamin C 30mg 7.6mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Manganese 0.366mg 0.04mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Iron 1.8mg 0.76mg 13%
Folate 14µg 51µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 0.18mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.34mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.4mg 5%
Magnesium 81mg 63mg 4%
Calories 19kcal 97kcal 4%
Choline 18mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 0.536g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.055mg 3%
Potassium 379mg 262mg 3%
Fats 0.2g 1.54g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.053mg 1%
Calcium 51mg 59mg 1%
Carbs 3.74g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.1g N/A
Saturated fat 0.03g 0.133g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 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
Chard raw Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
185%
Chard raw
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chard raw
Chard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
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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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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.