Crab vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab and sweet potato different?
- Crab is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 284% more than crab.
- Sweet potato is lower in cholesterol.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than crab (0).
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +203.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +439.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1170% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +397.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +248.6% |
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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +607.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +393.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +363.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +557.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1038.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1380% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~77.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1742.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 0µg | 139% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 709µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 0.6µg | 77% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.151mg | 74% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 1.57g | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.3mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 47mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 55mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 0.557mg | 14% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 12.3mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 11µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.258mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.12g | 7% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Starch | 0g | 12.65g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.014g | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 2.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.018g | 1% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 86kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $11.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins