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Romano cheese vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between romano cheese and crab meat

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 433% more than romano cheese.
  • Romano cheese contains 129 times more saturated fat than crab meat. While romano cheese contains 17.115g of saturated fat, crab meat contains only 0.133g.
  • The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, romano 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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 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 +1703.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3840%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.76mg

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 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 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1640.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +926.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +628.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1649.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +330.8%
Contains more WaterWater +150.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 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 +4136.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.536g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 11.5µg 433%
Copper 0.03mg 1.182mg 128%
Calcium 1064mg 59mg 101%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.133g 77%
Phosphorus 760mg 280mg 69%
Selenium 14.5µg 40µg 46%
Zinc 2.58mg 7.62mg 46%
Fats 26.94g 1.54g 39%
Protein 31.8g 19.35g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.055mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.185g 19%
Cholesterol 104mg 53mg 17%
Sodium 1433mg 1072mg 16%
Calories 387kcal 97kcal 15%
Folate 7µg 51µg 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 9µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.18mg 7%
Potassium 86mg 262mg 5%
Magnesium 41mg 63mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.053mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 0g N/A
Iron 0.77mg 0.76mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.4mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.536g 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 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
Romano cheese 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
26%
Romano cheese
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $7.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.