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Crab meat vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crab meat and fish sandwiches

  • Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B1, manganese, and iron.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 451% more.
  • Crab meat has 16 times more copper than fish sandwiches. Crab meat has 1.182mg of copper, while fish sandwiches have 0.075mg.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than crab meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1476%
Contains more ZincZinc +1455.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +97.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1591.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +708.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1302.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1067.4%

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 0.68µg 451%
Copper 1.182mg 0.075mg 123%
Zinc 7.62mg 0.49mg 65%
Selenium 40µg 18µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 6.257g 38%
Phosphorus 280mg 116mg 23%
Sodium 1072mg 602mg 20%
Protein 19.35g 10.29g 18%
Fats 1.54g 12.45g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.21mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.264mg 10%
Magnesium 63mg 25mg 9%
Iron 0.76mg 1.5mg 9%
Carbs 0g 26.69g 9%
Saturated fat 0.133g 1.949g 8%
Calories 97kcal 257kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.07mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.14mg 7%
Cholesterol 53mg 35mg 6%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 1.8mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 2.595g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 2.15mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 59mg 37mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Potassium 262mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.37mg 1%
Folate 51µg 46µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 9µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab meat Fish sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
125%
Crab meat
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.