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Crab meat vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Crab meat and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Crab meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 475% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Crab meat contains 11 times more Zinc than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While Crab meat contains 7.62mg of Zinc, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 0.69mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 Calcium +210.5%
Contains more Magnesium +173.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +1004.3%
Contains more Copper +750.4%
Contains more Selenium +288.3%
Contains more Iron +632.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Manganese +1615%
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +210.5%
Contains more Magnesium +173.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +1004.3%
Contains more Copper +750.4%
Contains more Selenium +288.3%
Contains more Iron +632.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Manganese +1615%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Folate +162.7%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Folate +162.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Water +1435.6%
Contains more Fats +461%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +79.5%
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Water +1435.6%
Contains more Fats +461%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +79.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +973.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.1%
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +973.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +802.1%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 19.35g 9.46g Crab meat
Fats 1.54g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 0g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 97kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g Crab meat
Fiber 0g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 59mg 19mg Crab meat
Iron 0.76mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 63mg 23mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 280mg 102mg Crab meat
Potassium 262mg 152mg Crab meat
Sodium 1072mg 941mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Zinc 7.62mg 0.69mg Crab meat
Copper 1.182mg 0.139mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 40µg 10.3µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 29IU 2IU Crab meat
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg Crab meat
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 7.6mg 0mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.086mg Crab meat
Folate 51µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 0.09µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.116mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.783mg 0.268mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.333mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.536mg 0.652mg Crab meat
Lysine 1.684mg 0.172mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.545mg 0.147mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0.45mg Crab meat
Valine 0.91mg 0.399mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.393mg 0.197mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.133g 1.653g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab meat Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.