Crab vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Crab and Mackerel
- Crab is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Folate, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 361% higher.
- Crab has 8 times more Copper than Mackerel. While Crab has 0.814mg of Copper, Mackerel has only 0.1mg.
- Crab has less Sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, mackerel, salted.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +714% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7750% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +260.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3291.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +692.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6349.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2307% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 83kcal | 305kcal |
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| Protein | 17.88g | 18.5g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 25.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1006IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 520mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 3.81mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 563mg | 4450mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 25.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg |
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| Selenium | 42.9µg | 73.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 7.8µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 15µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg | 101.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.201g | 7.148g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g | 8.32g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 6.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.226mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.776mg |
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| Leucine | 1.307mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.452mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg |
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| Valine | 0.806mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
200%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 3887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.947g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.