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Crab vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crab and Icing

  • Crab is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Crab's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 139% higher.
  • Icing has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Crab
Crab
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +2933.3%
Contains more Iron +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +661.8%
Contains more Zinc +5342.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42800%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2933.3%
Contains more Iron +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +661.8%
Contains more Zinc +5342.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42800%
Contains less Sodium -67.3%

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.
Crab
Crab
9
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1712.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4233.3%
Crab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1712.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +428.8%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Fats +2093.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +428.8%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Fats +2093.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
Crab
1
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2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3667.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2981.8%
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3667.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2981.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab Icing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Icing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 67.89g Icing
Protein 17.88g 0g Crab
Fats 0.74g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 0g 67.89g Icing
Calories 83kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 0g 63.1g Crab
Calcium 91mg 3mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 0.16mg Crab
Magnesium 36mg 1mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 18mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 34mg Crab
Sodium 563mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 3.81mg 0.07mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 0.1µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Crab
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg 1.53mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.01mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.22mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.055mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0mg Crab
Folate 51µg 8µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Icing
Trans Fat 0.014g 0g Icing
Saturated Fat 0.201g 2.974g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 7.951g Icing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Icing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Crab
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.