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Crab vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab and Fireweed?

  • Crab is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 288% higher.
  • Fireweed contains less Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fireweed, 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
4
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Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +154.4%
Contains more Selenium +4666.7%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +8959.5%
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 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +154.4%
Contains more Selenium +4666.7%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +8959.5%

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.1%
Contains more Folate +119.6%
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.1%
Contains more Folate +119.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
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Contains more Protein +279.6%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +271.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.3%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +279.6%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +271.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 17.88g 4.71g Crab
Fats 0.74g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 0g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 83kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 91mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.5mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 36mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 234mg 108mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 563mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 3.81mg 2.66mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.32mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 42.9µg 0.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 2.2mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 51µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0.014g 0g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.201g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $9)
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.
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.