Crab vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between crab and shrimp
- Crab has more copper and zinc than shrimp.
- Crab's daily need coverage for copper is 48% more.
- Crab contains 5 times more sodium than shrimp. Crab contains 563mg of sodium, while shrimp contains 111mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of crab is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).
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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 | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +164.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 139% | |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 78% | |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.379mg | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 189mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 111mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 20% | |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 1.64mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 17% | |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 17.88g | 23.98g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 91mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.056g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.079g | 1% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 259mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 237mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins