Crab vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crab and beefsteak raw
- Crab has more copper, selenium, vitamin B12, and folate; however, beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Crab covers your daily copper needs 82% more than beefsteak raw.
- Beefsteak raw contains 17 times less folate than crab. Crab contains 51µg of folate, while beefsteak raw contains 3µg.
- Beefsteak raw has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.
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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 | +44% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1720% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +930.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +412.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +624.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~72.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1724.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.079mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.543mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 2.69µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 27.9µg | 27% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 55mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2mg | 19% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 5.3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 5.048mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 3µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 1.875g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 5.36g | 7% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 21.38g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 2.354g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 134kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 375mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 220mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | 0.253g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.189g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.674g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.