Crab meat vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crab meat and scallops?
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6, yet scallops are higher in phosphorus.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 390% more.
- The amount of sodium in scallops is lower.
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed types in this article.
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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 | +70.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +490% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3481.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +391.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +341.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +434.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.7% |
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Protein
~20.54g
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Water
~70.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 2.15µg | 390% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.033mg | 128% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.55mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 21.7µg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 426mg | 21% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 667mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Folate | 51µg | 20µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.012mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 1.076mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Protein | 19.35g | 20.54g | 2% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 314mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.41g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.222g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 111kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.366mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.218g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.072g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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
125%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallops contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallops is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins