Crab meat vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crab meat and spinach raw
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, yet spinach raw is richer in vitamin A, manganese, folate, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
- Crab meat contains 40 times more selenium than spinach raw. Crab meat contains 40µg of selenium, while spinach raw contains 1µg.
- Spinach raw contains less sodium.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than spinach raw.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Spinach, raw.
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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 CopperCopper | +809.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1337.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +471.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2142.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +269.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280.4% |
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:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +576.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +294.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.3% |
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
0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +224.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0µg | 479% |
| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 402% | |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.13mg | 117% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 1µg | 71% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.53mg | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 469µg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 79mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.897mg | 37% |
| Folate | 51µg | 194µg | 36% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 2.86g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 49mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.71mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 28.1mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.189mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 558mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.065mg | 7% |
| Choline | 19.3mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 23kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.724mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 79mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 0.39g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.165g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.42g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.063g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 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 |
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%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $11.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.