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Crouton vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crouton and Crab meat different?

  • Crouton is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Folate, and Manganese, however, Crab meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crab meat is 479% higher.

Croutons, plain and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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 Calcium +28.8%
Contains more Iron +436.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
Contains more Magnesium +103.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +756.2%
Contains more Copper +625.2%
Equal in Selenium - 40
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Contains more Calcium +28.8%
Contains more Iron +436.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
Contains more Magnesium +103.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +756.2%
Contains more Copper +625.2%
Equal in Selenium - 40

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 B1 +1075.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1075.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +60.3%
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Water +1310%
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +60.3%
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Water +1310%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1553.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1553.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Crab meat Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 0g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 6.6g 1.54g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 0g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 97kcal Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 0g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 59mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 0.76mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 63mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 115mg 280mg Crab meat
Potassium 124mg 262mg Crab meat
Sodium 698mg 1072mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Copper 0.163mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.5mg 0.04mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 40µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 0IU 29IU Crab meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Crab meat
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.053mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.055mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.34mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.4mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.18mg Crab meat
Folate 132µg 51µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.337mg 0.783mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 0.832mg 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 0.278mg 1.684mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.211mg 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.514mg 0.91mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.255mg 0.393mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.133g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.185g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.536g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Crab meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Crouton
135%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
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.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.