Crab vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab and tuna salad different?
- Crab is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, vitamin B5, folate, phosphorus, and calcium; however, tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab is 89% higher.
- Crab contains 7 times more cholesterol than tuna salad. While crab contains 97mg of cholesterol, tuna salad contains only 13mg.
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, tuna salad are the varieties 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 | +89.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +435.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +461.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +580.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +283.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +177.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +537.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.9% |
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:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1151.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
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
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2138% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1497.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 1.2µg | 89% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.145mg | 74% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.56mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 13mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 4.122g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 6.7mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 0.74g | 9.26g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 8µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 178mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 402mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 2.887g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 1.544g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 187kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 16.04g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 41.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.343g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins