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Crab vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab and Provolone?

  • Crab is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Crab's daily need coverage for Copper is 88% higher.
  • Crab has 18 times more Vitamin B3 than Provolone. Crab has 2.747mg of Vitamin B3, while Provolone has 0.156mg.
  • Crab contains less Sodium.

We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Cheese, provolone types in this comparison.

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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
7
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Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Copper +3030.8%
Contains more Manganese +640%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Contains more Calcium +730.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
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 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Copper +3030.8%
Contains more Manganese +640%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Contains more Calcium +730.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Equal in Iron - 0.52

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.7%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +43900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
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 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.7%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +43900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
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Contains more Water +94.6%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Fats +3497.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +178.7%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Water +94.6%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Fats +3497.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +178.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5631%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.1%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5631%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab Provolone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 17.88g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 0.74g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 0g 2.14g Provolone
Calories 83kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 0g 0.56g Crab
Calcium 91mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.5mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 36mg 28mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 259mg 138mg Crab
Sodium 563mg 876mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 3.23mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.026mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.01mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 14.5µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.23mg Crab
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.019mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.156mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.476mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.073mg Crab
Folate 51µg 10µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 1.46µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.727mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.307mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.386mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.452mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.806mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.393mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 97mg 69mg Provolone
Trans Fat 0.014g Provolone
Saturated Fat 0.201g 17.078g 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 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.769g Provolone
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 Provolone
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
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $9.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.