Crab vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Crab and Chicken meat
- Crab has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin E , however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Crab covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 126% more than Chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 12 times less Copper than Crab. Crab has 0.814mg of Copper, while Chicken meat has 0.066mg.
- Chicken meat contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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.
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Calcium
+506.7%
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Magnesium
+56.5%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+16.1%
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Zinc
+96.4%
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Copper
+1133.3%
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Manganese
+270%
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Selenium
+79.5%
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Iron
+152%
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Sodium
-85.4%
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+506.7%
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Magnesium
+56.5%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+16.1%
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Zinc
+96.4%
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Copper
+1133.3%
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Manganese
+270%
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Selenium
+79.5%
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Iron
+152%
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Sodium
-85.4%
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.
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Vitamin E
+581.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+920%
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Vitamin B12
+1010%
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Vitamin A
+7950%
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Vitamin B1
+173.9%
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Vitamin B2
+80.6%
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Vitamin B3
+209%
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Vitamin B6
+156.4%
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Vitamin K
+700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.03
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Vitamin E
+581.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+920%
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Vitamin B12
+1010%
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Vitamin A
+7950%
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Vitamin B1
+173.9%
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Vitamin B2
+80.6%
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Vitamin B3
+209%
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Vitamin B6
+156.4%
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Vitamin K
+700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.03
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+34%
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Protein
+52.7%
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Fats
+1737.8%
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17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
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1.69 g
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27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
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0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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0 g
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Water
+34%
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Protein
+52.7%
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Fats
+1737.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4039.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1051.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.258 g
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
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Saturated Fat
-94.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4039.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1051.2%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 17.88g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 13.6g |
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| Calories | 83kcal | 239kcal |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 182mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 563mg | 82mg |
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| Zinc | 3.81mg | 1.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.066mg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 42.9µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.802mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.201g | 3.79g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 2.97g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
38%
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 - 3.589g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $11)
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.