Crab meat vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crab meat and beef
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium, yet beef is richer in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 304% higher.
- Crab meat contains 20 times more Sodium than beef. Crab meat contains 1072mg of Sodium, while beef contains 54mg.
- Beef contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +353.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1118.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +173.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +329.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +271.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +680% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +324.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1377.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.532g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 97kcal | 169kcal |
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| Protein | 19.35g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 1.54g | 6.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 352mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 3.04mg |
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| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 7.62mg | 3.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 280mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 1072mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 40µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 75.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.133g | 2.595g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 1.536mg | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 1.244mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
125%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.462g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)