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Crab vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crab and Chocolate

  • Crab has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Chocolate has more Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Crab covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 129% more than Chocolate.
  • Crab contains 23 times more Sodium than Chocolate. While Crab contains 563mg of Sodium, Chocolate contains only 24mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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
4
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Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +89.6%
Contains more Selenium +1330%
Contains more Iron +1504%
Contains more Magnesium +305.6%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +1817.6%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +89.6%
Contains more Selenium +1330%
Contains more Iron +1504%
Contains more Magnesium +305.6%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +1817.6%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
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Contains more Protein +266.4%
Contains more Water +8115.5%
Contains more Fats +4127%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.7
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +266.4%
Contains more Water +8115.5%
Contains more Fats +4127%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7295.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.3%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7295.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 17.88g 4.88g Crab
Fats 0.74g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 0g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 83kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 0g 47.9g Crab
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 91mg 56mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 36mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 234mg 206mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 563mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 3.81mg 2.01mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.074mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 42.9µg 3µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.54mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.05mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.725mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.297mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.042mg Crab
Folate 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0.23µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.014g 0.112g Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 18.519g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.001g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Crab
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $10)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.