Crab meat vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crab meat and wafer
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, yet wafer is richer in iron and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 475% higher.
- Crab meat contains 27 times more cholesterol than wafer. Crab meat contains 53mg of cholesterol, while wafer contains 2mg.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than wafer.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 | +18.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +599.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +601.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +427.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1640% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +283% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1623.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +822.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2529.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +674.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0.09µg | 475% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.463mg | 80% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 5.7µg | 62% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.09mg | 59% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 4.01mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.696mg | 29% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 6.6g | 26% |
| Carbs | 0g | 72.7g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 4.153g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 132mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 580mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 4.241g | 19% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 14.2g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 433kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.266mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 4.865g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.051mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 2.858mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 262mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Folate | 51µg | 47µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.