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Corned beef vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and crab meat

  • Corned beef is richer in iron, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 411% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 48 times more saturated fat than crab meat. Corned beef contains 6.34g of saturated fat, while crab meat contains 0.133g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 IronIron +144.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +637.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +667.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +605.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +1132.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
~equal in Protein ~19.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +4883.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%
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.
Corned beef Crab meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 11.5µg 411%
Copper 0.154mg 1.182mg 114%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.133g 28%
Zinc 4.58mg 7.62mg 28%
Fats 18.98g 1.54g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.185g 23%
Phosphorus 125mg 280mg 22%
Cholesterol 98mg 53mg 15%
Iron 1.86mg 0.76mg 14%
Selenium 32.8µg 40µg 13%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Magnesium 12mg 63mg 12%
Folate 6µg 51µg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 1.34mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.055mg 9%
Calories 251kcal 97kcal 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Calcium 8mg 59mg 5%
Sodium 973mg 1072mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.18mg 4%
Potassium 145mg 262mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.053mg 2%
Protein 18.17g 19.35g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.536g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.47g 0g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Corned beef
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.207g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.