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Crab vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crab and Macadamia

  • Crab has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 176% more.
  • Macadamia contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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
5
:
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +193.1%
Contains more Selenium +1091.7%
Contains more Iron +638%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +5482.4%
Equal in Calcium - 85
Equal in Copper - 0.756
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +193.1%
Contains more Selenium +1091.7%
Contains more Iron +638%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +5482.4%
Equal in Calcium - 85
Equal in Copper - 0.756

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5095.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.473
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5095.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.473

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
3
:
Contains more Protein +126%
Contains more Water +5759.6%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Fats +10139.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +126%
Contains more Water +5759.6%
Contains more Other +48.2%
Contains more Fats +10139.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45541.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.2%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45541.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab Macadamia
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 17.88g 7.91g Crab
Fats 0.74g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 0g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 83kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 0g 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0g 4.57g Crab
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 91mg 85mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 36mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 234mg 188mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 563mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 3.81mg 1.3mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.756mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 42.9µg 3.6µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Crab
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.54mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.2mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 2.473mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.758mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 51µg 11µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.067mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg 0.37mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.314mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg 0.602mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg 0.018mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg 0.023mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.665mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg 0.363mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg 0.195mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.014g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.201g 12.061g 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 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.502g Macadamia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.