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Coconut vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut and crab meat

  • Coconut has more manganese, fiber, and iron, while crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in crab meat is lower.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab meat is 0, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, 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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more IronIron +219.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +592.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 +2074.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +481.1%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 +670.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Saturated fat 29.698g 0.133g 134%
Copper 0.435mg 1.182mg 83%
Manganese 1.5mg 0.04mg 63%
Zinc 1.1mg 7.62mg 59%
Selenium 10.1µg 40µg 54%
Fats 33.49g 1.54g 49%
Sodium 20mg 1072mg 46%
Fiber 9g 0g 36%
Protein 3.33g 19.35g 32%
Phosphorus 113mg 280mg 24%
Iron 2.43mg 0.76mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Calories 354kcal 97kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.18mg 10%
Magnesium 32mg 63mg 7%
Folate 26µg 51µg 6%
Calcium 14mg 59mg 5%
Carbs 15.23g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 7.6mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 1.34mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 0.185g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.055mg 3%
Potassium 356mg 262mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.536g 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 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
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 1052mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $9.4)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.