Crab meat vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and chocolate cake different?
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while chocolate cake is higher in vitamin B2 and iron.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 473% more than chocolate cake.
- Crab meat contains 11 times more zinc than chocolate cake. Crab meat contains 7.62mg of zinc, while chocolate cake contains 0.69mg.
- Chocolate cake is lower in sodium.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index (41) than crab meat (0).
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 | +96.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +471% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1004.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +236.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +600% |
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 | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +339% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7087.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +287.3% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +217.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +880.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3164.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +415.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0.16µg | 473% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.207mg | 108% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.69mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 11.9µg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 315mg | 33% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 5.3g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 106mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 1.54g | 15.1g | 21% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.4g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 2.761g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 371kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.041mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.28mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Folate | 51µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 1.137mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Calcium | 59mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.12mg | 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 |
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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 757mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)