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Crab vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crab and cookie dough

  • Crab has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, while cookie dough has more manganese, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 137% more than cookie dough.
  • Crab contains 7 times more copper than cookie dough. While crab contains 0.814mg of copper, cookie dough contains only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cookie dough is lower.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab is 0, while the glycemic index of cookie dough is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +640%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +371.4%
Contains more IronIron +328%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +933.8%

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.
Crab
9
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% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +917.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
3
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.1%
Contains more WaterWater +420.8%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
Contains more FatsFats +2454.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8063.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +904.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Cookie dough DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0.04µg 137%
Copper 0.814mg 0.11mg 78%
Selenium 42.9µg 9.1µg 61%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.765mg 30%
Zinc 3.81mg 0.64mg 29%
Fats 0.74g 18.9g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 10.531g 26%
Protein 17.88g 5.4g 25%
Cholesterol 97mg 24mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.201g 4.751g 21%
Iron 0.5mg 2.14mg 21%
Carbs 0g 59.1g 20%
Phosphorus 234mg 104mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.234mg 18%
Calories 83kcal 424kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 2.592g 16%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.372mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Sodium 563mg 294mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.041mg 9%
Calcium 91mg 31mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 1.865mg 6%
Folate 51µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.148mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 147mg 3%
Magnesium 36mg 28mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 56.6g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.001g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Cookie dough
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
15%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $12)

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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.