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Crab vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crab and Swiss cheese

  • Crab is higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.
  • Crab has 43 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While crab has 2.747mg of vitamin B3, Swiss cheese has only 0.064mg.
  • Swiss cheese has less sodium.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index (0) than Swiss cheese (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.7%
Contains more IronIron +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1631.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +878%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg

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
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% 0.33% 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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +410%
Contains more CholineCholine +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~3.06µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +111.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4087.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +76.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6137.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Copper 0.814mg 0.047mg 85%
Saturated fat 0.201g 18.227g 82%
Calcium 91mg 890mg 80%
Phosphorus 234mg 574mg 49%
Fats 0.74g 30.99g 47%
Vitamin A 1µg 288µg 32%
Selenium 42.9µg 30µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 8.046g 20%
Protein 17.88g 26.96g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 0.064mg 17%
Calories 83kcal 393kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.302mg 16%
Sodium 563mg 187mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.353mg 13%
Choline 80.9mg 15.5mg 12%
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 3.06µg 11%
Folate 51µg 10µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.6mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.341g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.071mg 7%
Potassium 259mg 72mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 0.13mg 5%
Zinc 3.81mg 4.37mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.011mg 1%
Magnesium 36mg 33mg 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 93mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.44g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.014g 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $8.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.