Crab meat vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crab meat and nachos
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and folate, yet nachos are higher in fiber.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 476% more than nachos.
- Crab meat contains 18 times more copper than nachos. While crab meat contains 1.182mg of copper, nachos contain only 0.064mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in nachos is lower.
- The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1746.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +786% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +365.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +367.5% |
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 | +590.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16328.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +347.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +107.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1296.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7478.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +840.3% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0.07µg | 476% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.064mg | 124% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.86mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 8.6µg | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 14.02g | 35% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 313mg | 33% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 21.5g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 5.04g | 30% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 4.32g | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 343kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 198mg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 34.91g | 12% |
| Folate | 51µg | 10µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 2.173g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.187mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 362mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Calcium | 59mg | 63mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 759mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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.