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Crab vs. Mussel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab and Mussel?

  • Crab is richer in Copper, and Zinc, yet Mussel is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 861% higher.
  • Crab has 5 times more Copper than Mussel. Crab has 0.814mg of Copper, while Mussel has 0.149mg.
  • Mussel contains less Cholesterol.

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.
Crab
3
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7
Mussel
Contains more Calcium +175.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Copper +446.3%
Contains more Iron +1244%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.5%
Contains more Manganese +9089.2%
Contains more Selenium +108.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 268
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +175.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Copper +446.3%
Contains more Iron +1244%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.5%
Contains more Manganese +9089.2%
Contains more Selenium +108.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Crab
5
:
7
Mussel
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.6%
Contains more Folate +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +620.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more Vitamin A +15100%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.6%
Contains more Folate +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +620.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
:
4
Mussel
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +505.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.2%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +505.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
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2
Mussel
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +686%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.8%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +686%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Crab Mussel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Mussel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussel
Protein 17.88g 23.8g Mussel
Fats 0.74g 4.48g Mussel
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussel
Calories 83kcal 172kcal Mussel
Calcium 91mg 33mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 6.72mg Mussel
Magnesium 36mg 37mg Mussel
Phosphorus 234mg 285mg Mussel
Potassium 259mg 268mg Mussel
Sodium 563mg 369mg Mussel
Zinc 3.81mg 2.67mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.149mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 6.8mg Mussel
Selenium 42.9µg 89.6µg Mussel
Vitamin A 2IU 304IU Mussel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 91µg Mussel
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 13.6mg Mussel
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.3mg Mussel
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.42mg Mussel
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 3mg Mussel
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.95mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.1mg Crab
Folate 51µg 76µg Mussel
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 24µg Mussel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.267mg Mussel
Threonine 0.727mg 1.025mg Mussel
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.036mg Mussel
Leucine 1.307mg 1.676mg Mussel
Lysine 1.386mg 1.779mg Mussel
Methionine 0.452mg 0.537mg Mussel
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.853mg Mussel
Valine 0.806mg 1.04mg Mussel
Histidine 0.393mg 0.457mg Mussel
Cholesterol 97mg 56mg Mussel
Trans Fat 0.014g Mussel
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.85g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.506g Mussel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.276g Mussel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.044g Mussel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 1.014g Mussel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.212g Mussel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Mussel
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
286%
Mussel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
198%
Mussel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussel
Mussel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussel
Mussel contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussel
Mussel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussel
Mussel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
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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References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients
  2. Mussel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.