Crab meat vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and chocolate different?
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and copper; however, chocolate is richer in iron, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 470% higher.
- Crab meat contains 45 times more sodium than chocolate. While crab meat contains 1072mg of sodium, chocolate contains only 24mg.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate (23).
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties 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 CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +955.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3447.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +296.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7894.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1931.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5056.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 | 0.23µg | 470% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 8.02mg | 91% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 3µg | 67% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 1.419mg | 60% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 2.01mg | 51% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 31.28g | 46% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 24mg | 46% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 4.88g | 29% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 546kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 61.17g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 1.028mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 206mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.042mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 559mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 59mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1048mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $10)
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.