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Crab vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crab and Sunflower seed?

  • Crab is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Folate.
  • Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 222% more.

We used Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types 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.
Crab
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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +802.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149%
Contains more IronIron +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2535.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.5%

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
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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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1811.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +762.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +345.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
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18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1584.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6854.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +79.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
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34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14262.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8867.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Sunflower seed Opinion
Calories 83kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Protein 17.88g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0.74g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.4mg Crab
Net carbs 0g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Carbs 0g 20g Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 36mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Calcium 91mg 78mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0.5mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Sugar 0g 2.62g Crab
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Copper 0.814mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 3.81mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 234mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 563mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 2IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 1.84mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.074mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 42.9µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Crab
Folate 51µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.014g Sunflower seed
Choline 80.9mg 55.1mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 4.455g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.727mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.307mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.937mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.806mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.393mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.014g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Sunflower seed
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
146%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.