Crab vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Crab and Shad?
- Crab is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc, yet Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
- Crab's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 133% higher.
- Crab has 10 times more Copper than Shad. Crab has 0.814mg of Copper, while Shad has 0.082mg.
- Shad contains less Sodium.
We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +892.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +710.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2278.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +695.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +231.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +292% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.2% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2285.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 83kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 17.88g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 17.65g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 96mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 492mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 563mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 42.9µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 17µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.201g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.639mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
89%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad 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.