Crab vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab and sunfish different?
- Crab is higher in selenium, copper, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, and vitamin B3; however, sunfish is richer in manganese, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for crab is 49% higher.
- Crab contains 5 times more sodium than sunfish. While crab contains 563mg of sodium, sunfish contains only 103mg.
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +111.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1112.2% |
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 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +231.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.6% |
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Water
~73.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 42.9µg | 16.2µg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.385mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 2.31µg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.897mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 103mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 1.99mg | 17% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 17.88g | 24.87g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.54mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 17µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 1.462mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.092mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 449mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.865mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 114kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 231mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.178g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.315g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.022mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.284mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.092g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.042g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.