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Chicken soup vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken soup and crab

  • The amount of vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, choline, vitamin E, and folate in crab is higher than in chicken soup.
  • Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 139% more than chicken soup.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab is 0, while the glycemic index of chicken soup is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Crab
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1407.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2621.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +766.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1850%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Crab
9
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 11% 0.33% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +920%
Contains more CholineCholine +779.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.093mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Crab
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18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +62.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +609.5%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Crab
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34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +351.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Crab DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg 139%
Copper 0.054mg 0.814mg 84%
Selenium 2.2µg 42.9µg 74%
Zinc 0.14mg 3.81mg 33%
Protein 2.52g 17.88g 31%
Cholesterol 3mg 97mg 31%
Phosphorus 27mg 234mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 20%
Sodium 143mg 563mg 18%
Choline 9.2mg 80.9mg 13%
Folate 5µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.84mg 12%
Calcium 3mg 91mg 9%
Magnesium 4mg 36mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 2.747mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.156mg 7%
Potassium 105mg 259mg 5%
Iron 0.21mg 0.5mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.3mg 3%
Manganese 0.074mg 3%
Calories 36kcal 83kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.093mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.023mg 1%
Carbs 3.53g 0g 1%
Fats 1.2g 0.74g 1%
Saturated fat 0.321g 0.201g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 0.129g 1%
Net carbs 3.53g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.258g 0%
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 0%
Histidine 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 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup Crab
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
6%
Chicken soup
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $12)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.