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Crab vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crab and Steelhead trout

  • Crab has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 103% more.
  • Crab contains 14 times more Copper than Steelhead trout. Crab contains 0.814mg of Copper, while Steelhead trout contains 0.058mg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).

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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 Calcium +203.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Zinc +568.4%
Contains more Copper +1303.4%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +65%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Equal in Phosphorus - 249
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Calcium +203.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Zinc +568.4%
Contains more Copper +1303.4%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +65%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Equal in Phosphorus - 249

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +4125%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +1016.2%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +4125%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +1016.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1623.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.8%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1623.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 17.88g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 0.74g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 83kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 91mg 30mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 36mg 25mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 259mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 563mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 3.81mg 0.57mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.058mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.011mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 26µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 65IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 1.84mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 0IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 0µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg Crab
Folate 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Trans Fat 0.014g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 0.201g 1.53g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crab Steelhead trout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.329g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.