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Feta vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between feta and crab meat?

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 409% higher.
  • Crab meat has 112 times less saturated fat than feta. Feta has 14.946g of saturated fat, while crab meat has 0.133g.
  • Feta has a higher glycemic index (27) than crab meat (0).

We used Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 more CalciumCalcium +735.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +231.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.6%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3593.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%

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.
Feta
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +1288.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +580.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +1281.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.2%
Contains more WaterWater +40.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2398.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.536g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 11.5µg 409%
Copper 0.032mg 1.182mg 128%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.133g 67%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.055mg 61%
Selenium 15µg 40µg 45%
Calcium 493mg 59mg 43%
Zinc 2.88mg 7.62mg 43%
Fats 21.28g 1.54g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.18mg 19%
Vitamin A 125µg 9µg 13%
Cholesterol 89mg 53mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.185g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.4mg 11%
Magnesium 19mg 63mg 10%
Protein 14.21g 19.35g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.053mg 8%
Calories 264kcal 97kcal 8%
Phosphorus 337mg 280mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Sodium 917mg 1072mg 7%
Potassium 62mg 262mg 6%
Folate 32µg 51µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.34mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.04mg 1%
Iron 0.65mg 0.76mg 1%
Carbs 4.09g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.536g 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $9.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.