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Crab vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crab and Chicken fingers

  • Crab has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Crab's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 132% more.
  • Crab contains 12 times more Copper than Chicken fingers. Crab contains 0.814mg of Copper, while Chicken fingers contain 0.069mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Zinc +436.6%
Contains more Copper +1079.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.1%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Zinc +436.6%
Contains more Copper +1079.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.1%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1981.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2566.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1981.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +70.9%
Contains more Fats +1785.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74%
Equal in Protein - 19.22
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Water +70.9%
Contains more Fats +1785.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74%
Equal in Protein - 19.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3644.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2141.5%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3644.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2141.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 17.88g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 0.74g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 0g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Calories 83kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 0g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0g 0.4g Crab
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 91mg 17mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 0.73mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 36mg 28mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 259mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 563mg 769mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 0.71mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.069mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 42.9µg 17.5µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 1.84mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.1mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 51µg 19µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0.16µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.222mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.307mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.386mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.452mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.806mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.393mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 97mg 48mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.014g 0.052g Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 2.493g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.002g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.003g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Chicken fingers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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