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Crab vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crab and durian

  • Crab has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while durian has more vitamin B1, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 139% more than durian.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab is 0, while the glycemic index of durian is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
Durian
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1416.7%
Contains more IronIron +16.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +293.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1260.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +339.2%

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
7
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% 0.12% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Durian
5
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 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +497%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1526.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.6%
~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
Durian
2
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1116.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%
Contains more FatsFats +620.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Durian Opinion
Calories 83kcal 147kcal Durian
Protein 17.88g 1.47g Crab
Fats 0.74g 5.33g Durian
Vitamin C 3.3mg 19.7mg Durian
Net carbs 0g 23.29g Durian
Carbs 0g 27.09g Durian
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Durian
Magnesium 36mg 30mg Crab
Calcium 91mg 6mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 436mg Durian
Iron 0.5mg 0.43mg Crab
Fiber 0g 3.8g Durian
Copper 0.814mg 0.207mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 0.28mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 39mg Crab
Sodium 563mg 2mg Durian
Vitamin A 2IU 44IU Durian
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Durian
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.325mg Durian
Selenium 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.374mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 1.074mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.23mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.316mg Durian
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Folate 51µg 36µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g 0g Durian
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g Durian
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g Crab
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Durian
Durian is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.