Crab meat vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and star anise different?
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and copper; however, star anise is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
- Crab meat contains 67 times more sodium than star anise. While crab meat contains 1072mg of sodium, star anise contains only 16mg.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than star anise (89).
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Spices, anise seed are the varieties 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 CopperCopper | +29.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +43.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +169.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +994.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +450% |
Contains more IronIron | +4763.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5650% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +176.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +77.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +541.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +427.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0µg | 479% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 36.96mg | 453% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 2.3mg | 98% |
Selenium | 40µg | 5µg | 64% |
Calcium | 59mg | 646mg | 59% |
Fiber | 0g | 14.6g | 58% |
Sodium | 1072mg | 16mg | 46% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.65mg | 36% |
Potassium | 262mg | 1441mg | 35% |
Copper | 1.182mg | 0.91mg | 30% |
Magnesium | 63mg | 170mg | 25% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.34mg | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 9.78g | 24% |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 440mg | 23% |
Fats | 1.54g | 15.9g | 22% |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 5.3mg | 21% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.29mg | 18% |
Carbs | 0g | 50.02g | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 3.15g | 17% |
Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 21mg | 15% |
Calories | 97kcal | 337kcal | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 3.06mg | 11% |
Folate | 51µg | 10µg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.797mg | 8% |
Protein | 19.35g | 17.6g | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.586g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 16µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 35.42g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 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 |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater | +712.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +932.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +344.9% |
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Protein
~17.6g
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
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5186.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +487.7% |