Crab meat vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Crab meat and Squid?
- Crab meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper, while Squid is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 254% higher.
- Squid has 2 times less Zinc than Crab meat. Crab meat has 7.62mg of Zinc, while Squid has 3.46mg.
- Squid is lower in Sodium.
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +18.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1326.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +422.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +113% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2227.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3043.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.4% |
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Fats
~1.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 158kcal |
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| Protein | 19.35g | 32.48g |
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| Fats | 1.54g | 1.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.64g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 224mg |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 637mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 10.84mg |
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| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.998mg |
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| Zinc | 7.62mg | 3.46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 280mg | 580mg |
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| Sodium | 1072mg | 744mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 675IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 203µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.209mg |
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| Selenium | 40µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 2.189mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 5.4µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 24µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.133g | 0.236g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g | 0.162g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.268g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.364mg |
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| Threonine | 0.783mg | 1.398mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.414mg |
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| Leucine | 1.536mg | 2.287mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 2.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.733mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 1.164mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 1.419mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.624mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.012g |
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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
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102%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
185%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.