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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+110.7%
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Magnesium
+142.3%
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Zinc
+495.3%
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Copper
+823.4%
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Phosphorus
+83.9%
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Sodium
-89.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Equal in Potassium - 283
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Calcium
+110.7%
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Magnesium
+142.3%
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Zinc
+495.3%
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Copper
+823.4%
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Phosphorus
+83.9%
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Sodium
-89.1%
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+944.8%
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Vitamin C
+115.8%
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Vitamin B1
+422.6%
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Vitamin B2
+1625.5%
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Vitamin B3
+63.6%
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Vitamin B5
+188.5%
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Folate
+80.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 11.54
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Vitamin A
+944.8%
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Vitamin C
+115.8%
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Vitamin B1
+422.6%
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Vitamin B2
+1625.5%
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Vitamin B3
+63.6%
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Vitamin B5
+188.5%
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Folate
+80.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 11.54
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g |
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Protein | 19.35g | 28.62g |
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Fats | 1.54g | 8.23g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.92g |
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Calories | 97kcal | 204kcal |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 59mg | 28mg |
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Iron | 0.76mg | 0.77mg |
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Magnesium | 63mg | 26mg |
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Phosphorus | 280mg | 515mg |
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Potassium | 262mg | 283mg |
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Sodium | 1072mg | 117mg |
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Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.28mg |
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Copper | 1.182mg | 0.128mg |
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Vitamin A | 29IU | 303IU |
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Vitamin D | IU | IU | |
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Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 16.4mg |
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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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Folate | 51µg | 92µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 11.54µg |
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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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Cholesterol | 53mg | 479mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
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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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
135

169

Mineral Summary Score
122

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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
116%

172%

Carbohydrates
0%

2%

Fats
7%

38%

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.