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Crab vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crab and Roe different?

  • Crab is richer in Copper, and Zinc, while Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin C.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 342% more than Crab.
  • Crab contains 6 times more Copper than Roe. Crab contains 0.814mg of Copper, while Roe contains 0.128mg.
  • Roe is lower in Sodium.

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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%
Roe
Roe
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +535.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +469.2%
Contains more IronIron +54%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.5%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

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
4
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% 0.12% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +397%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +920.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +246.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Roe
Roe
4
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1012.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%

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
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1550.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1219.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Roe Opinion
Calories 83kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 17.88g 28.62g Roe
Fats 0.74g 8.23g Roe
Vitamin C 3.3mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 97mg 479mg Crab
Magnesium 36mg 26mg Crab
Calcium 91mg 28mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 283mg Roe
Iron 0.5mg 0.77mg Roe
Copper 0.814mg 0.128mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 1.28mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 563mg 117mg Roe
Vitamin A 2IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 1µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.013mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 2.192mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.185mg Roe
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Folate 51µg 92µg Roe
Trans Fat 0.014g Roe
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 1.866g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.727mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.307mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.386mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.452mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.806mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.393mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.105g Roe
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Roe
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
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.665g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab
Crab is cheaper (difference - $88)
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.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.