Crab meat vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crab meat and cheesecake
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet cheesecake is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 472% higher.
- Crab meat contains 59 times more copper than cheesecake. Crab meat contains 1.182mg of copper, while cheesecake contains 0.02mg.
- Cheesecake contains less sodium.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
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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 | +472.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5810% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1394.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +201.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +669.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +587.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6664.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.8% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1361% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4567% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0.17µg | 472% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.02mg | 129% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.51mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 5.2µg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 9.921g | 44% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 22.5g | 32% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 5.5g | 28% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 438mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 93mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 8.634g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 159µg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.193mg | 11% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 321kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.052mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 0g | 25.5g | 9% |
| Folate | 51µg | 18µg | 8% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 1.602g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.195mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.571mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.005g | 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
125%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $12)
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.