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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.
Crab
6
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1303.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +568.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +572.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more IronIron +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
~equal in Phosphorus ~249mg

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
9
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%
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 0% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
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 WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +4125%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1016.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1623.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 83kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 17.88g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 0.74g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Cholesterol 97mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 0IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 36mg 25mg Crab
Calcium 91mg 30mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.5mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.814mg 0.058mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 0.57mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 563mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 2IU 65IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 1.84mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 0µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.074mg 0.011mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 26µg 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
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Crab
Folate 51µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Steelhead trout
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 1.53g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.225g Steelhead trout
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Steelhead trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
56%
Crab
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
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.