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Crab vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Crab and Bean

  • Crab has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E, however, Bean is richer in Fiber.
  • Crab covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 139% more than Bean.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Bean
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82%
Contains more IronIron +72.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +853.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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
8
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 11% 0.12% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Bean
3
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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
3
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Bean
2
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.5%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~72.6g
~equal in Other ~1.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Bean
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +268.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Bean Opinion
Calories 83kcal 105kcal Bean
Protein 17.88g 4.8g Crab
Fats 0.74g 0.4g Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 3.1mg Crab
Net carbs 0g 14.99g Bean
Carbs 0g 20.49g Bean
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Bean
Magnesium 36mg 32mg Crab
Calcium 91mg 50mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 296mg Bean
Iron 0.5mg 0.29mg Crab
Sugar 0g 7.78g Crab
Fiber 0g 5.5g Bean
Copper 0.814mg 0.206mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 1.4mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 104mg Crab
Sodium 563mg 1mg Bean
Vitamin A 2IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.15mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 4.5µg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.06mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.43mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.13mg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.8µg Bean
Folate 51µg 24µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g 0g Bean
Choline 80.9mg 30.8mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.035g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.172g Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
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 Bean
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
56%
Crab
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean
Bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $10.5)

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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.