Crab meat vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Crab meat and Shad
- Crab meat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc, however, Shad has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 473% more.
- Crab meat has 16 times more Sodium than Shad. Crab meat has 1072mg of Sodium, while Shad has 65mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shad, american, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1341.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1521.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +8114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +245.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +703.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1046.1% |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 19.35g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 1.54g | 17.65g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 96mg |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 492mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 280mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 1072mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 36µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 40µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0.14µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.133g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.639mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 1007mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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.