Crab meat vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between crab meat and thyme?
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, and zinc, while thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, and calcium.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% higher.
- Thyme has 119 times less sodium than crab meat. Crab meat has 1072mg of sodium, while thyme has 9mg.
- Thyme has a higher glycemic index (45) than crab meat (0).
We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Thyme, fresh 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 | +113% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +321% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +586.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +2196.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4197.5% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2006.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2544.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +756.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +248% |
Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +105.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +128.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.532g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0µg | 479% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 17.45mg | 209% |
Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 160.1mg | 169% |
Selenium | 40µg | 73% | |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 1.719mg | 73% |
Copper | 1.182mg | 0.555mg | 70% |
Fiber | 0g | 14g | 56% |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.81mg | 53% |
Sodium | 1072mg | 9mg | 46% |
Calcium | 59mg | 405mg | 35% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.471mg | 32% |
Protein | 19.35g | 5.56g | 28% |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 106mg | 25% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 238µg | 25% |
Magnesium | 63mg | 160mg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.348mg | 13% |
Potassium | 262mg | 609mg | 10% |
Carbs | 0g | 24.45g | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 1.824mg | 3% |
Folate | 51µg | 45µg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.467g | 2% |
Calories | 97kcal | 101kcal | 0% |
Fats | 1.54g | 1.68g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 10.45g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.081g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.532g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.91mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | N/A |
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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%

70%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%

145%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Thyme is cheaper (difference - $9.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.