Cod vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cod and crab meat
- Cod has more vitamin B5; however, crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3052% more.
- Cod has 383 times more Vitamin B5 than crab meat. Cod has 153mg of Vitamin B5, while crab meat has 0.4mg.
- Cod is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4121.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1593.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1163.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +628.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +420% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.35g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~77.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +96.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.133g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 82kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 19.35g |
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| Fats | 0.67g | 1.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 7.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 36IU |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 413mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 1.182mg |
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| Zinc | 0.45mg | 7.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 280mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 1072mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 33.1µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 1.34mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 11.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 51µg |
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| Choline | 65.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.133g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.094g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.536g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.269mg |
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| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.783mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.447mg | 1.536mg |
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| Lysine | 1.635mg | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.817mg |
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| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.91mg |
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| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.031g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
732%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $10.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)