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Crab meat vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crab meat and Pretzel

  • Crab meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Pretzel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crab meat is 479% higher.
  • Crab meat contains 9 times more Selenium than Pretzel. Crab meat contains 40µg of Selenium, while Pretzel contains 4.4µg.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 Calcium +118.5%
Contains more Magnesium +117.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +632.7%
Contains more Copper +657.7%
Contains more Selenium +809.1%
Contains more Iron +502.6%
Contains more Manganese +2437.5%
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 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +118.5%
Contains more Magnesium +117.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +632.7%
Contains more Copper +657.7%
Contains more Selenium +809.1%
Contains more Iron +502.6%
Contains more Manganese +2437.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.3%
Contains more Folate +225.5%
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 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.3%
Contains more Folate +225.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.7%
Contains more Water +2377.6%
Contains more Fats +90.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +125%
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +92.7%
Contains more Water +2377.6%
Contains more Fats +90.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.9%
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.9%

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 Pretzel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 19.35g 10.04g Crab meat
Fats 1.54g 2.93g Pretzel
Carbs 0g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 97kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Crab meat
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 59mg 27mg Crab meat
Iron 0.76mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 63mg 29mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 280mg 128mg Crab meat
Potassium 262mg 223mg Crab meat
Sodium 1072mg 1240mg Crab meat
Zinc 7.62mg 1.04mg Crab meat
Copper 1.182mg 0.156mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.04mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 40µg 4.4µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Crab meat
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Crab meat
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 7.6mg 2.1mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.322mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.074mg Crab meat
Folate 51µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 0µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.097mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.783mg 0.25mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.407mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.536mg 0.757mg Crab meat
Lysine 1.684mg 0.257mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.545mg 0.177mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0.52mg Crab meat
Valine 0.91mg 0.48mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.393mg 0.22mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.133g 0.391g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab meat Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.