Crab vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crab and lamb
- Crab has more copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin E, and folate, while lamb has more vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Crab covers your daily need for copper, 77% more than lamb.
- Crab contains 13 times more vitamin E than lamb. While crab contains 1.84mg of vitamin E, lamb contains only 0.14mg.
- The amount of sodium in lamb is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 | +56.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +435.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +584% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +334.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2729.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6737.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +485.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.119mg | 77% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 8.83g | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 2.55µg | 33% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 20.94g | 31% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 26.4µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 6.66mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 8.82g | 22% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 72mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.88mg | 17% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 24.52g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 294kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1.51g | 8% |
| Folate | 51µg | 18µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.66mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 188mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 4.46mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 4.6µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 93.7mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 97mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $9.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.629g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (97 mg)
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)
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.