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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.
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Roe
Contains more Calcium +110.7%
Contains more Magnesium +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +495.3%
Contains more Copper +823.4%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Equal in Potassium - 283
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +110.7%
Contains more Magnesium +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +495.3%
Contains more Copper +823.4%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Equal in Potassium - 283

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.
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Roe
Contains more Vitamin A +944.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Folate +80.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 11.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +944.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1625.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Folate +80.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 11.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Water +32.3%
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +434.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.7%
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Water +32.3%
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +434.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.1%
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Crab meat Roe
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 19.35g 28.62g Roe
Fats 1.54g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 97kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 59mg 28mg Crab meat
Iron 0.76mg 0.77mg Roe
Magnesium 63mg 26mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 280mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 262mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 1072mg 117mg Roe
Zinc 7.62mg 1.28mg Crab meat
Copper 1.182mg 0.128mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.013mg Crab meat
Selenium 40µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 29IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 7.6mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 51µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.783mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.536mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.684mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.545mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.91mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.393mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 53mg 479mg Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.133g 1.866g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab meat Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
135%
Crab meat
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 955mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab meat
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.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.