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Crab vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab and Bass different?

  • Crab is higher in Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Calcium, however, Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Crab is 86% higher.
  • Crab contains 7 times more Zinc than Bass. While Crab contains 3.81mg of Zinc, Bass contains only 0.51mg.
  • Bass has less Sodium.

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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%
Bass
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 5.7% 29% 41% 13% 14% 109% 11% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +378.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1935%
Contains more ZincZinc +647.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.6%
Contains more IronIron +116%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~254mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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%
Bass
4
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% 6.2% 0% 0% 29% 8.5% 48% 52% 80% 551% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.558mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Bass
2
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +304.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.36g

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
Bass
2
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.005 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +289.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Bass Opinion
Calories 83kcal 124kcal Bass
Protein 17.88g 22.73g Bass
Fats 0.74g 2.99g Bass
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 103mg Crab
Magnesium 36mg 51mg Bass
Calcium 91mg 19mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 328mg Bass
Iron 0.5mg 1.08mg Bass
Copper 0.814mg 0.04mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 0.51mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 254mg Bass
Sodium 563mg 88mg Bass
Vitamin A 2IU 104IU Bass
Vitamin A 1µg 31µg Bass
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.019mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.037mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 2.558mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.865mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.346mg Bass
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 4.41µg Bass
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Folate 51µg 10µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Bass
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.65g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.005g Bass
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.727mg 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.307mg 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 1.386mg 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.452mg 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.887mg Bass
Valine 0.806mg 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.393mg 0.669mg Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.75g Bass
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 Bass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
60%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.