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Crab meat vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Crab meat and Whiting

  • Crab meat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, however, Whiting is richer in Potassium.
  • Crab meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 371% more than Whiting.
  • Whiting contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +1337.7%
Contains more Copper +2855%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Equal in Calcium - 62
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Selenium - 41.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +1337.7%
Contains more Copper +2855%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Equal in Calcium - 62
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Selenium - 41.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +1200%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.69
Equal in Water - 74.71
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Other +1200%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.69
Equal in Water - 74.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.587
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.587

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab meat Whiting
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Whiting Opinion
Protein 19.35g 23.48g Whiting
Fats 1.54g 1.69g Whiting
Calories 97kcal 116kcal Whiting
Calcium 59mg 62mg Whiting
Iron 0.76mg 0.42mg Crab meat
Magnesium 63mg 27mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 280mg 285mg Whiting
Potassium 262mg 434mg Whiting
Sodium 1072mg 132mg Whiting
Zinc 7.62mg 0.53mg Crab meat
Copper 1.182mg 0.04mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.13mg Whiting
Selenium 40µg 41.1µg Whiting
Vitamin A 29IU 128IU Whiting
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 38µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 7.6mg 0mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.068mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Whiting
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 1.67mg Whiting
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.25mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.18mg
Folate 51µg 15µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 2.6µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.263mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.783mg 1.029mg Whiting
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.082mg Whiting
Leucine 1.536mg 1.908mg Whiting
Lysine 1.684mg 2.156mg Whiting
Methionine 0.545mg 0.695mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0.917mg Whiting
Valine 0.91mg 1.21mg Whiting
Histidine 0.393mg 0.691mg Whiting
Cholesterol 53mg 84mg Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.133g 0.4g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0.235g Whiting
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0.283g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0.017g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.445g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 0.587g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crab meat Whiting
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
135%
Crab meat
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/nutrients
  2. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.