Crab vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crab and halibut?
- Crab is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, vitamin B5, folate, and calcium, yet halibut is higher in vitamin B6.
- Crab's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 99% more.
- Crab has 51 times more folate than halibut. While crab has 51µg of folate, halibut has only 1µg.
- The amount of sodium in halibut is lower.
We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat 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 CalciumCalcium | +2175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2042.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +647.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +393.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2297.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
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Protein
~18.42g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8227.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +579.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 0.96µg | 99% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.038mg | 86% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.51mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 10.742g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 17.74g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.485mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 103mg | 20% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.288mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 59mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 3.102g | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1.753g | 10% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 4mg | 9% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 239kcal | 8% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 46.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 1.923mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 344mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 18.42g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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
56%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.901g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)