Crab meat vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Crab meat and Chinook salmon?
- Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc, yet Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 360% more.
- Crab meat has 22 times more Copper than Chinook salmon. While Crab meat has 1.182mg of Copper, Chinook salmon has only 0.053mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Chinook salmon is lower.
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types 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 CalciumCalcium | +110.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2130.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1260.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| 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 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1610.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +649.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.7% |
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:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-133.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +768.8% |
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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
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3003.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 19.35g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 1.54g | 13.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 4.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 122mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 505mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.91mg |
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| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 280mg | 371mg |
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| Sodium | 1072mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 149µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 40µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 2.87µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 35µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.133g | 3.214g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 2.662g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 1.536mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.757mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.296g |
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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
125%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1012mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.