Crab meat vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between crab meat and gratin
- The amount of vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate in crab meat is higher than in gratin.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than gratin.
- Gratin has 15 times less selenium than crab meat. Crab meat has 40µg of selenium, while gratin has 2.7µg.
- Gratin contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 | +215% |
Contains more IronIron | +18.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +638.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1004.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1381.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +101.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +302.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +34.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +363.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +30.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +611.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +392.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1061.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0µg | 479% |
Copper | 1.182mg | 0.16mg | 114% |
Selenium | 40µg | 2.7µg | 68% |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.69mg | 63% |
Protein | 19.35g | 5.06g | 29% |
Sodium | 1072mg | 433mg | 28% |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 113mg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 0.133g | 4.733g | 21% |
Folate | 51µg | 11µg | 10% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 23mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 63mg | 20mg | 10% |
Fats | 1.54g | 7.59g | 9% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
Calcium | 59mg | 119mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 64µg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 2.149g | 5% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.116mg | 5% |
Potassium | 262mg | 396mg | 4% |
Carbs | 0g | 11.27g | 4% |
Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 9.9mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.276g | 2% |
Calories | 97kcal | 132kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.993mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 9.47g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.91mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Gratin is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.