Crab meat vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crab meat and mandarin oranges
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than mandarin oranges.
- The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.
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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 | +425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +406.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2714.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10785.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +256.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +251.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +277.8% |
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:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2288.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +396.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +321.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~85.17g
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +724.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0µg | 479% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.042mg | 127% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 0.1µg | 73% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.07mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 2mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 20mg | 37% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 0.81g | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 26.7mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Folate | 51µg | 16µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.078mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.376mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.216mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 13.34g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.065g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 34µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 0.31g | 2% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.58g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.011mg | 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 |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1070mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.