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Eggplant vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggplant and crab meat?

  • Eggplant is richer in fiber and manganese, while crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% higher.
  • Eggplant is lower in sodium.
  • Eggplant has a higher glycemic index (30) than crab meat (0).

We used Eggplant, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +555.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains more IronIron +230.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1359.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4662.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1066.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13233.3%

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.
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 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1874.5%
Contains more FatsFats +755.6%
Contains more OtherOther +136.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1056.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +605.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.081mg 1.182mg 122%
Selenium 0.3µg 40µg 72%
Zinc 0.16mg 7.62mg 68%
Sodium 2mg 1072mg 47%
Phosphorus 24mg 280mg 37%
Protein 0.98g 19.35g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Magnesium 14mg 63mg 12%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.04mg 8%
Folate 22µg 51µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.18mg 7%
Iron 0.23mg 0.76mg 7%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 7.6mg 6%
Calcium 9mg 59mg 5%
Calories 25kcal 97kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 1.34mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.536g 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Carbs 5.88g 0g 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Fats 0.18g 1.54g 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.053mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 229mg 262mg 1%
Net carbs 2.88g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.133g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Crab meat
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
8%
Eggplant
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 1070mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $11.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/nutrients
  2. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.