Crab meat vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and chicken fingers different?
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 473% more than chicken fingers.
- Crab meat contains 17 times more copper than chicken fingers. Crab meat contains 1.182mg of copper, while chicken fingers contain 0.069mg.
- Chicken fingers are lower in sodium.
- Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index (46) than crab meat (0).
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1613% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +973.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +470% |
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 | +590.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7087.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.7% |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +805.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.5% |
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Protein
~19.22g
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2510.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +978.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0.16µg | 473% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.069mg | 124% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.71mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 8.217mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 17.5µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 5.783g | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 1.54g | 13.95g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.426mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 1.244mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 769mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 4.83g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 2.493g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.179mg | 10% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 271kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 19µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.228mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.25g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 373mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 19.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.73mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 282mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins