Crab vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crab and snapper
- Crab has more copper, zinc, vitamin B3, and folate, while snapper has more vitamin B6, selenium, potassium, and vitamin B12.
- Crab covers your daily need for copper, 85% more than snapper.
- Crab contains 10 times more sodium than snapper. While crab contains 563mg of sodium, snapper contains only 57mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1669.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +765.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +335.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.2% |
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 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +693.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.046mg | 85% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.44mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.46mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 57mg | 22% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 26.3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 47mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 0.346mg | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 49µg | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 522mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 3.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.004mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 201mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.588g | 2% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 128kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 1.72g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.365g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0.322g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.415mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 1.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.022g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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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49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)