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Crab vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crab and Perch

  • Crab has more Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Perch is richer in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Crab's daily need coverage for Copper is 69% more.
  • Crab contains 9 times more Folate than Perch. Crab contains 51µg of Folate, while Perch contains 6µg.
  • Perch contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
Crab
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Perch
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 31% 30% 44% 64% 39% 110% 10% 117% 88%
Contains more CopperCopper +324%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.8%
Contains more IronIron +132%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1116.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~257mg

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
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 0.12% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Perch
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 1.9% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Perch
2
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more OtherOther +138%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more FatsFats +59.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Perch
2
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.472 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab Perch
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Perch Opinion
Calories 83kcal 117kcal Perch
Protein 17.88g 24.86g Perch
Fats 0.74g 1.18g Perch
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.7mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 115mg Crab
Magnesium 36mg 38mg Perch
Calcium 91mg 102mg Perch
Potassium 259mg 344mg Perch
Iron 0.5mg 1.16mg Perch
Copper 0.814mg 0.192mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 1.43mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 257mg Perch
Sodium 563mg 79mg Perch
Vitamin A 2IU 32IU Perch
Vitamin A 1µg 10µg Perch
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 42.9µg 16.1µg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.12mg Perch
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 1.9mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.87mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.14mg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 2.2µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Folate 51µg 6µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Perch
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.237g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.472g Perch
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 0.727mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.307mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 1.386mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.452mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 0.806mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.393mg 0.732mg Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.101g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.036g Perch
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Perch
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
56%
Crab
35%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch
Perch is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.