Crab vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crab and tilapia
- Crab has more copper, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, and calcium, while tilapia has more vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Crab covers your daily need for copper, 82% more than tilapia.
- Crab contains 10 times more sodium than tilapia. While crab contains 563mg of sodium, tilapia contains only 56mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +985.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +829.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +132.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-533.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +258.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +640.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.075mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 1.86µg | 61% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.41mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 56mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 54.4µg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.7µg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 150IU | 19% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 26.15g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 57mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 4.745mg | 12% |
| Folate | 51µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.664mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 0.79mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 51.3mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 204mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 380mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.94g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 2.65g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0.955g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 128kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.04mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.28mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.015g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)