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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, 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.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index than provolone.

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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3030.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +730.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112%
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg

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
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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%
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%
Contains more CholineCholine +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
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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 WaterWater +94.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3497.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +178.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
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34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5631%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.814mg 0.026mg 88%
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 1.46µg 78%
Saturated fat 0.201g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 91mg 756mg 67%
Selenium 42.9µg 14.5µg 52%
Fats 0.74g 26.62g 40%
Phosphorus 234mg 496mg 37%
Vitamin A 1µg 236µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 7.393g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.321mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.156mg 16%
Protein 17.88g 25.58g 15%
Sodium 563mg 876mg 14%
Calories 83kcal 351kcal 13%
Choline 80.9mg 15.4mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.23mg 11%
Folate 51µg 10µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.476mg 10%
Cholesterol 97mg 69mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.073mg 6%
Zinc 3.81mg 3.23mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 138mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.769g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.01mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 36mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.14g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.14g N/A
Iron 0.5mg 0.52mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 1.115mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Crab Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
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.