Crab vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crab and pork
- Crab has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and folate, while pork has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 110% more than pork.
- Crab contains 11 times more copper than pork. While crab contains 0.814mg of copper, pork contains only 0.073mg.
- The amount of sodium in pork is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +378.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1015.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +722.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
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 CVitamin C | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +534.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +920% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3713% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1781.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4698.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +365.1% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 0.7µg | 110% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.073mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.877mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.464mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 5.23g | 23% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 62mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 13.92g | 20% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 27.32g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.321mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 6.19g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 5.037mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 2.39mg | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 242kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.698mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 423mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 45.3µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 246mg | 2% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 93.9mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $11.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.029g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.