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Crab vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Crab and Squid

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium in Squid is higher than in Crab.
  • Squid covers your daily Iron needs 129% more than Crab.
  • Crab contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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
1
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%
Squid
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.9%
Contains more IronIron +2068%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.9%
~equal in Zinc ~3.46mg

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
6
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%
Squid
5
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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1759.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg

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
Squid
4
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.7%
Contains more FatsFats +89.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +98.8%

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
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.268g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Squid Opinion
Calories 83kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 17.88g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.74g 1.4g Squid
Vitamin C 3.3mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 97mg 224mg Crab
Magnesium 36mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 91mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 259mg 637mg Squid
Iron 0.5mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.814mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 3.81mg 3.46mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 563mg 744mg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 1µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 42.9µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.017mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 2.189mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.9mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Folate 51µg 24µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Squid
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 0.236g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.727mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.307mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.386mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.452mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.806mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.393mg 0.624mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.078g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.012g Squid
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 Squid
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
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.