Crab vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Crab and Salmon raw?
- Crab is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Crab's daily need coverage for Copper is 63% more.
- Crab has 13 times more Sodium than Salmon raw. While Crab has 563mg of Sodium, Salmon raw has only 44mg.
We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +658.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +362.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +882.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +308.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +424.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +756.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1530.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +884.1% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 83kcal | 142kcal |
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| Protein | 17.88g | 19.84g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 6.34g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 55mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 490mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 563mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 42.9µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 7.86mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 1.664mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.818mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 3.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 25µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.201g | 0.981g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g | 2.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 2.539g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.87mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.914mg |
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| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.613mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.587mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.775mg |
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| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.584mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.321g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 1.115g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.287g |
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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%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.