Crab vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Crab and Oysters
- Crab has more Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Choline.
- Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 680% more than Crab.
- Oysters has 4 times less Folate than Crab. Crab has 51µg of Folate, while Oysters has 14µg.
- Oysters contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +86.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1742% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +601.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1963% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +698.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +264.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +425.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +362.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~78.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +292.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +309.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 83kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 17.88g | 11.42g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 3.42g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.45g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 139mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 9.21mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 5.707mg |
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| Zinc | 3.81mg | 78.6mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 563mg | 166mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 88IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.591mg |
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| Selenium | 42.9µg | 39.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 1.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 14µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.201g | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g | 0.506g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1.056g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 1.307mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.762mg |
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| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.257mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.523mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.22mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.353g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.271g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
188%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
486%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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