Crab meat vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between crab meat and parmigiano-Reggiano
- Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc, while parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 385% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 5 times less copper than crab meat. Crab meat contains 1.182mg of copper, while parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg.
- The amount of sodium in crab meat is lower.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab meat is 0, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.
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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 | +65.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +396.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +96.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1779.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +18.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.5% |
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 | +1075.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +408.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1677.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +783.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 2.26µg | 385% |
Calcium | 59mg | 1109mg | 105% |
Copper | 1.182mg | 0.238mg | 105% |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 729mg | 64% |
Saturated fat | 0.133g | 13.317g | 60% |
Selenium | 40µg | 17.7µg | 41% |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 3.87mg | 34% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.486mg | 33% |
Fats | 1.54g | 20g | 28% |
Sodium | 1072mg | 1529mg | 20% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 160µg | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 6.098g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 88mg | 12% |
Folate | 51µg | 10µg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.049mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.114mg | 8% |
Calories | 97kcal | 265kcal | 8% |
Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 63mg | 38mg | 6% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 262mg | 125mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.325mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Protein | 19.35g | 20g | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 1.37g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.37g | N/A |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.462g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.91mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.752mg | 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 |
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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Contains more WaterWater | +53.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1198.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +414.7% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3196.2% |