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Crab vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between crab and coriander?

  • Crab is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, zinc, and phosphorus, yet coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 258% higher.
  • Coriander contains less cholesterol.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index than coriander.

We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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
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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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +662%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +387.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.2%
Contains more IronIron +254%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +475.7%

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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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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +532%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.149mg

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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +739.4%
Contains more FatsFats +42.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
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34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +545%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 310µg 258%
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg 139%
Selenium 42.9µg 0.9µg 76%
Copper 0.814mg 0.225mg 65%
Vitamin A 1µg 337µg 37%
Protein 17.88g 2.13g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Zinc 3.81mg 0.5mg 30%
Phosphorus 234mg 48mg 27%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 27mg 26%
Sodium 563mg 46mg 22%
Iron 0.5mg 1.77mg 16%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.426mg 15%
Choline 80.9mg 12.8mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 1.114mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.57mg 9%
Potassium 259mg 521mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.162mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 2.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.067mg 4%
Folate 51µg 62µg 3%
Calories 83kcal 23kcal 3%
Calcium 91mg 67mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.149mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.67g 1%
Saturated fat 0.201g 0.014g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.04g 1%
Fats 0.74g 0.52g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.014g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 0.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Coriander
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
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $10)
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.

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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.