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Crab meat vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab meat and Shrimp different?

  • Crab meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin C, Folate, and Magnesium, while Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 410% more than Shrimp.
  • Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types were used 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 Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Zinc +367.5%
Contains more Copper +358.1%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306
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 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Zinc +367.5%
Contains more Copper +358.1%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 306

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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Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +592.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
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 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +592.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Equal in Water - 71.56
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Equal in Water - 71.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%

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 Shrimp
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 19.35g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 1.54g 1.7g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 97kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Calcium 59mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.76mg 0.32mg Crab meat
Magnesium 63mg 37mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 280mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 262mg 170mg Crab meat
Sodium 1072mg 947mg Shrimp
Zinc 7.62mg 1.63mg Crab meat
Copper 1.182mg 0.258mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 40µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 29IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 7.6mg 0mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.032mg Crab meat
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.024mg Crab meat
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 51µg 24µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 1.66µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.26mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.783mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.536mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.684mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.545mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.91mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.393mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 53mg 211mg Crab meat
Trans Fat 0.035g Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.133g 0.521g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0.135g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0.012g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab meat Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
135%
Crab meat
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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