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Crab vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crab and pita

  • Crab has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, pita has more vitamin B1, manganese, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab is 139% higher.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index than crab.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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
6
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%
Pita
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
~equal in Calcium ~86mg
~equal in Sodium ~536mg

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
10
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% 0.33% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Pita
1
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1060.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.097mg

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
Pita
3
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.5%
Contains more WaterWater +148.3%
Contains more FatsFats +62.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%

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
Pita
2
21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Pita DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg 139%
Selenium 42.9µg 78%
Copper 0.814mg 0.168mg 72%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Zinc 3.81mg 0.84mg 27%
Phosphorus 234mg 97mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.267mg 20%
Carbs 0g 55.7g 19%
Protein 17.88g 9.1g 18%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.481mg 18%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.397mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 1.4mg 11%
Calories 83kcal 275kcal 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.034mg 9%
Folate 51µg 24µg 7%
Potassium 259mg 120mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 2.142mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.535g 2%
Magnesium 36mg 26mg 2%
Sodium 563mg 536mg 1%
Calcium 91mg 86mg 1%
Fats 0.74g 1.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 53.5g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.097mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Saturated fat 0.201g 0.166g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 0.105g 0%
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0.195mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Pita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.