Crab meat vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between crab meat and cheese?
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium, while cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 433% higher.
- Cheese has 39 times less copper than crab meat. Crab meat has 1.182mg of copper, while cheese has 0.03mg.
- Cheese is lower in sodium.
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +442.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3840% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1103.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2171.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +945.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +678.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2063% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4897.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 1.1µg | 433% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.03mg | 128% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 18.867g | 85% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 710mg | 65% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 33.31g | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 330µg | 36% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 3.64mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.428mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 455mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 9.246g | 23% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 28.5µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 653mg | 18% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 404kcal | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 99mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.066mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.059mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 22.87g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 1.421g | 6% |
| Folate | 51µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 262mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.734g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $10)
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.