Crab vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between crab and biscuits?
- Crab is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc, yet biscuits are higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Crab's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 135% more.
- Crab has 32 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While crab has 97mg of cholesterol, biscuits have only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of crab is lower.
We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +892.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +605.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +480% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +410.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +249.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +345.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4062.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1447.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +175.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2102.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5272.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1513.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 0.08µg | 135% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.082mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 19.5µg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 3mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.54mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.9mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.356mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 4.163g | 26% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 16.3g | 24% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 7g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 4.324g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.31mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 0g | 44.6g | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 83kcal | 353kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.285mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 235mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.378mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 164mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.035mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Folate | 51µg | 61µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 2.949mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 580mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.