Crab meat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between crab meat and ground beef
- Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, ground beef has more iron and vitamin B3.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 375% more.
- Crab meat has 15 times more copper than ground beef. Crab meat has 1.182mg of copper, while ground beef has 0.079mg.
- Ground beef is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +270.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1396.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +361.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +898.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3857.8% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 2.49µg | 375% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.079mg | 123% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 73mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 19.1µg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 15.37g | 21% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.27mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 4.026mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 5.84mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 166mg | 16% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 88mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.311mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 23.87g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 241kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.512mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.408g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
125%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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 - 5.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.