Crab meat vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crab meat and tuna salad
- Crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6, yet tuna salad is higher in vitamin B3.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 429% more than tuna salad.
- Crab meat contains 14 times more zinc than tuna salad. While crab meat contains 7.62mg of zinc, tuna salad contains only 0.56mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in tuna salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna salad.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +231.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +715.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1260.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +858.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
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:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +501.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.5% |
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
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1460.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +669% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 1.2µg | 429% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.145mg | 115% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.56mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 6.7mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 402mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 4.122g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 178mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 13mg | 13% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 9.26g | 12% |
| Folate | 51µg | 8µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.081mg | 8% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 16.04g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 2.887g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 2.2mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 1.544g | 6% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 187kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 41.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.411g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.