Crab meat vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crab meat and sardine
- Crab meat is higher in copper, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet sardine is higher in calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Crab meat covers your daily copper needs 111% more than sardine.
- Crab meat contains 6 times more zinc than sardine. While crab meat contains 7.62mg of zinc, sardine contains only 1.31mg.
- The amount of sodium in sardine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +535.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +481.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +547.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +291.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +643.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1991.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +860.4% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.186mg | 111% |
| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 8.94µg | 107% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.31mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 307mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 382mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 5.148g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 142mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 490mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.92mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 5.245mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Selenium | 40µg | 52.7µg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 11.45g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.227mg | 13% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 24.62g | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 10µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 1.528g | 6% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 208kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.642mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 397mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.509g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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 - 1.395g)
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.