Crab meat vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between crab meat and monkfish
- Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, folate, and magnesium; however, monkfish is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 436% more than monkfish.
- Monkfish has 47 times less sodium than crab meat. Crab meat has 1072mg of sodium, while monkfish has 23mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +490% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3183.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1337.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17% |
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 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1005.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.6% |
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Protein
~18.56g
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Carbs
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Water
~78.51g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 1.04µg | 436% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.036mg | 127% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.53mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 23mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 46.8µg | 12% |
| Folate | 51µg | 8µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 2.558mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.277mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 513mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.173mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 256mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 18.56g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 1.95g | 1% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.547mg | 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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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
125%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1049mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.