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Crab vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between crab and roquefort

  • Crab has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc; however, roquefort is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • Crab covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 112% more than roquefort.
  • Roquefort has 24 times less copper than crab. Crab has 0.814mg of copper, while roquefort has 0.034mg.
  • Crab contains less sodium.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of roquefort is 27, while the glycemic index of crab is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Cheese, roquefort.

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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
7
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2294.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.5%
Contains more IronIron +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.5%

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
7
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% 0.33% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
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 0% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +420.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~49µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
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18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +102.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4040.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +281.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6469%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +411.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Roquefort DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0.64µg 112%
Saturated fat 0.201g 19.263g 87%
Copper 0.814mg 0.034mg 87%
Calcium 91mg 662mg 57%
Sodium 563mg 1809mg 54%
Selenium 42.9µg 14.5µg 52%
Fats 0.74g 30.64g 46%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.586mg 38%
Vitamin A 1µg 294µg 33%
Phosphorus 234mg 392mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 8.474g 21%
Zinc 3.81mg 2.08mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 1.731mg 15%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Calories 83kcal 369kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.734mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.32g 7%
Protein 17.88g 21.54g 7%
Potassium 259mg 91mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.124mg 2%
Cholesterol 97mg 90mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Iron 0.5mg 0.56mg 1%
Folate 51µg 49µg 1%
Magnesium 36mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $8.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.