Crab vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Crab and Sardine different?
- Crab is higher in Copper, and Zinc, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 234% higher.
- Crab contains 4 times more Copper than Sardine. While Crab contains 0.814mg of Copper, Sardine contains only 0.186mg.
- Crab has less Cholesterol.
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +337.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +319.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +168.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1447.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2899.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1895.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 83kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 17.88g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 11.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 3.81mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 563mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 42.9µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.201g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g |
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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 | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.327g)
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)