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Durian vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between durian and crab

  • Durian has more vitamin B1, vitamin C, and fiber, while crab has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 139% more than durian.
  • The amount of sodium in durian is lower.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab is 0, while the glycemic index of durian is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Durian, raw or frozen and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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.
Durian
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Crab
7
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +339.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1416.7%
Contains more IronIron +16.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +293.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1260.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%

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.
Durian
5
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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Crab
7
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +497%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1526.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
2
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Crab
3
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +620.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1116.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Crab DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg 139%
Selenium 42.9µg 78%
Copper 0.207mg 0.814mg 67%
Protein 1.47g 17.88g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Zinc 0.28mg 3.81mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.023mg 29%
Phosphorus 39mg 234mg 28%
Sodium 2mg 563mg 24%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 3.3mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.997mg 15%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.156mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Manganese 0.325mg 0.074mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 2.747mg 10%
Calcium 6mg 91mg 9%
Carbs 27.09g 0g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.093mg 8%
Fats 5.33g 0.74g 7%
Potassium 436mg 259mg 5%
Folate 36µg 51µg 4%
Calories 147kcal 83kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 2%
Iron 0.43mg 0.5mg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 36mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.201g 1%
Net carbs 23.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.014g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 0%
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Durian Crab
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
26%
Durian
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Durian
Durian is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/nutrients
  2. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.