Crab vs Halibut - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Crab and Halibut different?
- Crab is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Selenium, however Halibut is richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Halibut is 183% higher.
- Crab contains 51 times more Folate than Halibut. While Crab contains 51µg of Folate, Halibut contains only 1µg.
- Halibut has less Sodium.
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+2933.3%
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Magnesium
+38.5%
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Phosphorus
+42.7%
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Zinc
+852.5%
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Copper
+2613.3%
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Iron
+32%
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Sodium
-85.8%
Equal in Potassium - 268
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Calcium
+2933.3%
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Magnesium
+38.5%
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Phosphorus
+42.7%
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Zinc
+852.5%
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Copper
+2613.3%
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Iron
+32%
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Sodium
-85.8%
Equal in Potassium - 268
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+152.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+16.3%
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Vitamin B3
+83.1%
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Vitamin B5
+298.8%
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Folate
+5000%
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Vitamin B12
+233%
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Vitamin K
+200%
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Vitamin A
+2250%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+160.9%
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Vitamin B6
+169.2%
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Vitamin E
+152.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+16.3%
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Vitamin B3
+83.1%
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Vitamin B5
+298.8%
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Folate
+5000%
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Vitamin B12
+233%
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Vitamin K
+200%
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Vitamin A
+2250%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+160.9%
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Vitamin B6
+169.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+24.4%
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Water
+13.4%
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+11.2%
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Fats
+1770.3%
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Protein
+24.4%
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+13.4%
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+11.2%
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+1770.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-91.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6394.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+429.8%
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Saturated Fat
-91.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6394.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+429.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 17.88g | 14.37g |
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Fats | 0.74g | 13.84g |
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Calories | 83kcal | 186kcal |
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Calcium | 91mg | 3mg |
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Iron | 0.5mg | 0.66mg |
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Magnesium | 36mg | 26mg |
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Phosphorus | 234mg | 164mg |
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Potassium | 259mg | 268mg |
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Sodium | 563mg | 80mg |
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Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.4mg |
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Copper | 0.814mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin A | 2IU | 47IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 14µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0.73mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 1097IU |
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Vitamin D | 0µg | 27.4µg |
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Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.42mg |
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Folate | 51µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.161mg |
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Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.63mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.662mg |
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Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.168mg |
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Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.32mg |
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Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.425mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.561mg |
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Valine | 0.806mg | 0.74mg |
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Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.423mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 46mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.201g | 2.419g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.393g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.526g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.089g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g | 8.378g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1.367g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%

95%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Halibut is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.218g)
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 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)