Crab meat vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and jerky different?
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and vitamin C; however, jerky is richer in iron, folate, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 438% higher.
- Crab meat has less sodium.
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed are the varieties used 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 | +23.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +195% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +420.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +613.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.5% |
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 | +145.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1061.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +232% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1562.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6010.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0.99µg | 438% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.227mg | 106% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 5.42mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 10.7µg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 10.85g | 49% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 2081mg | 44% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 25.6g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 33.2g | 28% |
| Folate | 51µg | 134µg | 21% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 407mg | 18% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 410kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 597mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 8.11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 11g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 51mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 1.011g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 1.732mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 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 |
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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111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.717g)
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.
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.