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Crab vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crab and Scup

  • Crab has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Folate, however, Scup has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Crab is 83% higher.
  • Scup has 10 times less Sodium than Crab. Crab has 563mg of Sodium, while Scup has 54mg.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat.

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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
5
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%
Scup
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1152.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains more IronIron +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~237mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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
7
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%
Scup
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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 0% 6.2% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +452.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
~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
Scup
3
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.4%
Contains more FatsFats +373%
Contains more OtherOther +129%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Scup Opinion
Calories 83kcal 135kcal Scup
Protein 17.88g 24.21g Scup
Fats 0.74g 3.5g Scup
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 67mg Scup
Magnesium 36mg 29mg Crab
Calcium 91mg 51mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 368mg Scup
Iron 0.5mg 0.68mg Scup
Copper 0.814mg 0.065mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 0.62mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 237mg Scup
Sodium 563mg 54mg Scup
Vitamin A 2IU 104IU Scup
Vitamin A 1µg 31µg Scup
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.045mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 46.8µg Scup
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.122mg Scup
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.865mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.346mg Scup
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 1.62µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Folate 51µg 17µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Scup
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g Scup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.271mg Scup
Threonine 0.727mg 1.061mg Scup
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.307mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 1.386mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.452mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.945mg Scup
Valine 0.806mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.393mg 0.713mg Scup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Crab
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 Scup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
56%
Crab
39%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scup
Scup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scup
Scup is cheaper (difference - $12)
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.

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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.