Crab meat vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Crab meat and Roe
- Crab meat is richer in Copper, and Zinc, yet Roe is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Roe is 142% higher.
- Crab meat contains 9 times more Copper than Roe. Crab meat contains 1.182mg of Copper, while Roe contains 0.128mg.
- Roe contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, 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 | +142.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +823.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.3% |
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 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +944.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1625.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80.4% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +434.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1050.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +535.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 204kcal |
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| Protein | 19.35g | 28.62g |
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| Fats | 1.54g | 8.23g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 16.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 479mg |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 283mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.77mg |
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| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.128mg |
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| Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 280mg | 515mg |
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| Sodium | 1072mg | 117mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 303IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 91µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 40µg | 51.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.949mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 2.192mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 1.154mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 11.54µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 92µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.133g | 1.866g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g | 2.129g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 3.404g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.375mg |
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| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.305mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.465mg |
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| Leucine | 1.536mg | 2.509mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 2.179mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.71mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 1.401mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.676mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.778mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 1.26g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 1.747g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.105g |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 955mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab meat is cheaper (difference - $88)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.