Crab meat vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crab meat and hamburgers?
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and phosphorus, yet hamburgers are higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 419% more.
- Crab meat has 13 times more copper than hamburgers. While crab meat has 1.182mg of copper, hamburgers have only 0.091mg.
- The amount of sodium in hamburgers is lower.
- The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +215% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1198.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +165.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +278.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +442.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +698.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +81.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +832.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2870.3% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 1.44µg | 419% |
Copper | 1.182mg | 0.091mg | 121% |
Selenium | 40µg | 73% | |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 2.87mg | 43% |
Sodium | 1072mg | 414mg | 29% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 2.88mg | 27% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 5.365mg | 25% |
Saturated fat | 0.133g | 5.096g | 23% |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 136mg | 21% |
Fats | 1.54g | 14.36g | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.217mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 5.495g | 13% |
Calories | 97kcal | 295kcal | 10% |
Magnesium | 63mg | 20mg | 10% |
Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
Carbs | 0g | 24.1g | 8% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.217mg | 8% |
Protein | 19.35g | 17.08g | 5% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
Calcium | 59mg | 102mg | 4% |
Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.203mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 47mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
Potassium | 262mg | 226mg | 1% |
Folate | 51µg | 56µg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.38g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 23.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.91mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.