Crab meat vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crab meat and flax seeds?
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% more.
- Crab meat has 36 times more sodium than flax seeds. While crab meat has 1072mg of sodium, flax seeds have only 30mg.
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Seeds, flaxseed 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 ZincZinc | +75.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +522.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +332.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +653.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6105% |
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 | +1166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3001.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +70.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1014.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2637.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +137.8% |
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Protein
~18.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3968.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5260.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 0µg | 479% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 28.73g | 188% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 1.644mg | 133% |
Fiber | 0g | 27.3g | 109% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 2.482mg | 106% |
Magnesium | 63mg | 392mg | 78% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 5.73mg | 62% |
Fats | 1.54g | 42.16g | 62% |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 642mg | 52% |
Sodium | 1072mg | 30mg | 45% |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 4.34mg | 30% |
Selenium | 40µg | 25.4µg | 27% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.473mg | 23% |
Calories | 97kcal | 534kcal | 22% |
Calcium | 59mg | 255mg | 20% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 7.527g | 18% |
Potassium | 262mg | 813mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 0.133g | 3.663g | 16% |
Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.985mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 3.08mg | 11% |
Carbs | 0g | 28.88g | 10% |
Folate | 51µg | 87µg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.161mg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
Copper | 1.182mg | 1.22mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
Protein | 19.35g | 18.29g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.58g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.91mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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%

62%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%

191%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)