Crab meat vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crab meat and crayfish
- Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, and selenium; however, crayfish is higher in manganese.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 390% more than crayfish.
- Crab meat has 11 times more sodium than crayfish. While crab meat has 1072mg of sodium, crayfish has only 94mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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 | +90.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1205% |
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 | +744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +434.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.9% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 2.15µg | 390% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.685mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.76mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 94mg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 133mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.522mg | 21% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.076mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0.9mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 36.7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 2.28mg | 6% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 16.77g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Folate | 51µg | 44µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.367g | 1% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 82kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 270mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.83mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.244g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.329mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.786mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
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 - 0.048g)
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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