Crab meat vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between crab meat and basil
- Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, while basil has more vitamin A, manganese, and iron.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% higher.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab meat is 0, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Basil, fresh.
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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 CopperCopper | +207% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +840.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +317.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2770% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +514.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0µg | 479% |
| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.385mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 0.3µg | 72% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.81mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 1.148mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 4mg | 46% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 3.15g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 56mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 3.17mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 264µg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 177mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
| Folate | 51µg | 68µg | 4% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 23kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.902mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 262mg | 295mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.65g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.389g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1068mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $9.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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