Crab meat vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crab meat and ricotta
- Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, ricotta is higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 465% more than ricotta.
- Crab meat has 56 times more copper than ricotta. While crab meat has 1.182mg of copper, ricotta has only 0.021mg.
- Ricotta has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +472.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5528.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +556.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +307.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3282.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +742.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1860.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0.34µg | 465% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.021mg | 129% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.16mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 14.5µg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 84mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 8.295g | 37% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 12.98g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 158mg | 17% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 11.26g | 16% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 207mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 120µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.195mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.043mg | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 12µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 3.627g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.104mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.385g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.459mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 988mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.