Crab vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crab and pot roast
- Crab has more copper, vitamin B12, selenium, folate, and vitamin E; however, pot roast has more zinc, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for copper for crab is 79% higher.
- Pot roast has 12 times less sodium than crab. Crab has 563mg of sodium, while pot roast has 47mg.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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 | +89.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +468.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +722.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +640% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +384% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-17000% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2490.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6237.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.099mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 2.13µg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 7.548g | 33% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 27µg | 29% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 19.17g | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 6.66mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.42mg | 24% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 28.94g | 22% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 47mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 8.175g | 20% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 297kcal | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.283mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0.51mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.571mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 174mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 4.105mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.171mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 116mg | 6% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 110.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.708g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.924mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.347g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.