Caviar vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caviar and crab meat different?
- Caviar is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, crab meat is richer in copper and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 354% higher.
- Caviar contains 16 times more iron than crab meat. While caviar contains 11.88mg of iron, crab meat contains only 0.76mg.
- Crab meat has less cholesterol.
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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 | +376.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1463.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +974.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +702.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +2911.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +258.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1027.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1016.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1062.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2403.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1281.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
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 | 20µg | 11.5µg | 354% |
| Cholesterol | 588mg | 53mg | 178% |
| Iron | 11.88mg | 0.76mg | 139% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 1.182mg | 119% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 89% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.5mg | 0.4mg | 62% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 7.62mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 300mg | 63mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 65.5µg | 40µg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 0.536g | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.62mg | 0.055mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 9µg | 29% |
| Fats | 17.9g | 1.54g | 25% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 59mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 1072mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.06g | 0.133g | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 356mg | 280mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.631g | 0.185g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.053mg | 11% |
| Protein | 24.6g | 19.35g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 97kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 1.34mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Folate | 50µg | 51µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.263mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.035mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.133mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.834mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.646mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.071mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.263mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.649mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.229g | 0.031g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab meat is cheaper (difference - $88)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)