Crab vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between crab and mussels?
- Crab is richer in copper and zinc, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 861% higher.
- Crab has 5 times more copper than mussels. Crab has 0.814mg of copper, while mussels has 0.149mg.
- Mussels contains less cholesterol.
- Crab has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +175.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +446.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1244% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9089.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +312.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +351.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +620.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +49% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +505.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +686% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +369.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 24µg | 861% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 6.8mg | 292% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 89.6µg | 85% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 6.72mg | 78% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.149mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.42mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 56mg | 14% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 23.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 13.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 2.67mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 369mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 285mg | 7% |
| Folate | 51µg | 76µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1.212g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 4.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.85g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 1.014g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 268mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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