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Crackers vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between crackers and crab meat?

  • Crackers are richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3, while crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% higher.
  • Crab meat has 42 times less saturated fat than crackers. Crackers have 5.562g of saturated fat, while crab meat has 0.133g.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index (63) than crab meat (0).

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.4%
Contains more IronIron +430.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1127.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122%
Contains more CopperCopper +1036.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1455.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +497%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +684.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +729.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +1616.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +59.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2369.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3442.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2350.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.104mg 1.182mg 120%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.536g 84%
Zinc 0.49mg 7.62mg 65%
Selenium 6.7µg 40µg 61%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Iron 4.03mg 0.76mg 41%
Fats 26.43g 1.54g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.055mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.053mg 30%
Protein 6.64g 19.35g 25%
Saturated fat 5.562g 0.133g 25%
Calories 510kcal 97kcal 21%
Carbs 61.3g 0g 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.04mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.34mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 0.185g 16%
Sodium 726mg 1072mg 15%
Magnesium 18mg 63mg 11%
Folate 92µg 51µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.18mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Calcium 120mg 59mg 6%
Phosphorus 248mg 280mg 5%
Potassium 118mg 262mg 4%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 59g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.4mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.393mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
49%
Crackers
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.