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Crab vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crab and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Crab is higher in Copper, and Zinc, yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 224% more.
  • Crab has 11 times more Copper than Atlantic Mackerel. While Crab has 0.814mg of Copper, Atlantic Mackerel has only 0.073mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Atlantic Mackerel is lower.

We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw types 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.
Crab
Crab
5
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5
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +658.3%
Contains more Zinc +504.8%
Contains more Copper +1015.1%
Contains more Manganese +393.3%
Contains more Iron +226%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +658.3%
Contains more Zinc +504.8%
Contains more Copper +1015.1%
Contains more Manganese +393.3%
Contains more Iron +226%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
Crab
Crab
4
:
8
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +725%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1566.7%
Crab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +725%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
1
:
3
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Fats +1777%
Contains more Other +134.3%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Fats +1777%
Contains more Other +134.3%
Equal in Protein - 18.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
1
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4129.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1198.4%
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4129.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1198.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 17.88g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 0.74g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 83kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 91mg 12mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 36mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 234mg 217mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 563mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 3.81mg 0.63mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.073mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.015mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 2IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.84mg 1.52mg Crab
Vitamin D 0IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.4mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.856mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 51µg 1µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.208mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.307mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.386mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.452mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.806mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.393mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 97mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.014g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.201g 3.257g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
56%
Crab
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.056g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.