Crab meat vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and butterfish different?
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, and zinc, while butterfish is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 403% more than butterfish.
- Crab meat contains 17 times more copper than butterfish. Crab meat contains 1.182mg of copper, while butterfish contains 0.069mg.
- Butterfish is lower in sodium.
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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 | +96.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1613% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +669.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +528.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +330.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +567.5% |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 1.83µg | 403% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.069mg | 124% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.99mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 114mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 5.769mg | 28% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 10.28g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.346mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 46.8µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.192mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 83mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.865mg | 9% |
| Folate | 51µg | 17µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.146mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 481mg | 6% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 22.15g | 6% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 187kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 308mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | N/A |
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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 958mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.