Crab meat vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and yam different?
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, while yam is higher in fiber, potassium, and manganese.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 479% more than yam.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index (51) than crab meat (0).
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Yam, raw types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +564% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3075% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +409.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5614.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +211.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +892.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1164.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +805.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2983.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +605.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 0µg | 479% |
| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.178mg | 112% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 0.7µg | 71% |
| Zinc | 7.62mg | 0.24mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 9mg | 46% |
| Protein | 19.35g | 1.53g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 280mg | 55mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.397mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 816mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 17.1mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 21mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.293mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 27.88g | 9% |
| Folate | 51µg | 23µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.552mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.076g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.314mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.54g | 0.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 118kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.034mg | 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 |
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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $11.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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.