Crab meat vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crab meat and cod
- Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin C; however, cod is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 435% more than cod.
- Crab meat has 33 times more copper than cod. While crab meat has 1.182mg of copper, cod has only 0.036mg.
- Cod has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3183.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1213.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
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 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +995.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.6% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 1.05µg | 435% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.036mg | 127% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.58mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 78mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 138mg | 20% |
| Choline | 83.7mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 8µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.283mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 2.513mg | 7% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 22.83g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 37.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.292g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 244mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 105kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.168g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.856mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 2.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.891mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.154g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.013g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 994mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $10.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)