Crab meat vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and caviar different?
- Crab meat is higher in copper and zinc; however, caviar is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 354% higher.
- Crab meat contains 11 times more copper than caviar. While crab meat contains 1.182mg of copper, caviar contains only 0.11mg.
- Crab meat has less cholesterol.
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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 PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +974.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +702.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +376.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1463.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +1016.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2911.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +258.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1027.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1062.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2403.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1281.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 20µg | 354% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 588mg | 178% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 11.88mg | 139% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.11mg | 119% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 89% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 3.5mg | 62% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.95mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 300mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 65.5µg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 7.405g | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.62mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 271µg | 29% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 17.9g | 25% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 275mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 1500mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 4.06g | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 356mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 4.631g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 24.6g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.32mg | 11% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 264kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 181mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Folate | 51µg | 50µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 2.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.834mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.646mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 1.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.649mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 2.741g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.229g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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153%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab meat is cheaper (difference - $88)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)