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Crab meat vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crab meat and Hot chocolate

  • Crab meat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B2.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 459% more.
  • Crab meat has 24 times more Sodium than Hot chocolate. Crab meat has 1072mg of Sodium, while Hot chocolate has 44mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +173.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +1109.5%
Contains more Copper +1047.6%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +1381.5%
Contains more Calcium +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +173.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +1109.5%
Contains more Copper +1047.6%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +1381.5%
Contains more Calcium +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +907.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +920%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2246.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +907.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +920%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2246.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +449.7%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 82.45
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +449.7%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +538.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.9%
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +538.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab meat Hot chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 19.35g 3.52g Crab meat
Fats 1.54g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 0g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 97kcal 77kcal Crab meat
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Crab meat
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 59mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.76mg 0.42mg Crab meat
Magnesium 63mg 23mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 280mg 105mg Crab meat
Potassium 262mg 197mg Crab meat
Sodium 1072mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 7.62mg 0.63mg Crab meat
Copper 1.182mg 0.103mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.013mg Crab meat
Selenium 40µg 2.7µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 29IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 7.6mg 0.2mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.039mg Crab meat
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 0.133mg Crab meat
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.328mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.04mg Crab meat
Folate 51µg 5µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 0.49µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.037mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.783mg 0.095mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.169mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.536mg 0.305mg Crab meat
Lysine 1.684mg 0.215mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.545mg 0.076mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0.15mg Crab meat
Valine 0.91mg 0.201mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.393mg 0.067mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 53mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.133g 1.431g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 0.084g Crab meat

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Crab meat Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
135%
Crab meat
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1028mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/nutrients
  2. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.