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Crab meat vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crab meat and mixed nuts

  • Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and copper, yet mixed nuts are richer in manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
  • Crab meat contains 214 times more sodium than mixed nuts. Crab meat contains 1072mg of sodium, while mixed nuts contain 5mg.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than mixed nuts.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.2%
Contains more IronIron +243.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5000%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +3628.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3403.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%
~equal in Protein ~20.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15298.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2626.1%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 0µg 479%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 14.612g 94%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.04mg 87%
Fats 1.54g 53.95g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 28.488g 71%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Sodium 1072mg 5mg 46%
Magnesium 63mg 229mg 40%
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 7.709mg 40%
Saturated fat 0.133g 8.711g 39%
Zinc 7.62mg 3.36mg 39%
Copper 1.182mg 0.907mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Calories 97kcal 607kcal 26%
Phosphorus 280mg 456mg 25%
Iron 0.76mg 2.61mg 23%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 1.14mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.352mg 13%
Selenium 40µg 33.9µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.189mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.196mg 11%
Potassium 262mg 632mg 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 0.5mg 8%
Folate 51µg 83µg 8%
Carbs 0g 21.05g 7%
Calcium 59mg 117mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Protein 19.35g 20.04g 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab meat Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
125%
Crab meat
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.