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Cheeseburger vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheeseburgers and crab meat?

  • Cheeseburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 448% higher.
  • Crab meat has 49 times less saturated fat than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 6.473g of saturated fat, while crab meat has 0.133g.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than crab meat (0).

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +101.7%
Contains more IronIron +256.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +964.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +206%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.1%

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1413.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +855.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more WaterWater +100.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 +2825.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 11.5µg 448%
Copper 0.111mg 1.182mg 119%
Zinc 2.49mg 7.62mg 47%
Selenium 19.6µg 40µg 37%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.133g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.34mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.055mg 24%
Sodium 515mg 1072mg 24%
Iron 2.71mg 0.76mg 24%
Fats 14.72g 1.54g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.053mg 20%
Phosphorus 161mg 280mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.185g 13%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.04mg 12%
Calories 308kcal 97kcal 11%
Carbs 28.03g 0g 9%
Magnesium 26mg 63mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.536g 7%
Protein 16.51g 19.35g 6%
Calcium 119mg 59mg 6%
Folate 70µg 51µg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Cholesterol 43mg 53mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 196mg 262mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.