Crab vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab and tamale different?
- Crab is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin E, while tamale is higher in fiber.
- Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 116% more than tamale.
- Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than crab (0).
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Tamales (Navajo) 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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1192.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +615% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.1% |
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 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +386.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +727% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2023.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.7% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 0.54µg | 116% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.063mg | 83% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 6µg | 67% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 17mg | 27% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 6.28g | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 1.48mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 99mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.205mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 2.396g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.22mg | 9% |
| Folate | 51µg | 15µg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 6.12g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 1.59mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 427mg | 6% |
| Starch | 0g | 12.27g | 5% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 153kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 131mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.688g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins