Mackerel vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and crab meat?
- Mackerel is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet crab meat is higher in copper and zinc.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for sodium is 147% more.
- Mackerel has 54 times more Saturated Fat than crab meat. While mackerel has 7.148g of Saturated Fat, crab meat has only 0.133g.
- The amount of saturated Fat in crab meat is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types 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 CalciumCalcium | +11.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1082% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +592.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.9% |
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 | +441.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1529.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +759% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.3% |
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Protein
~19.35g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4397.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1058.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 305kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 18.5g | 19.35g |
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| Fats | 25.1g | 1.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 520mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 1.182mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 7.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 280mg |
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| Sodium | 4450mg | 1072mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 47µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 73.4µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 1.34mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 11.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 51µg |
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| Choline | 101.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 0.133g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.536g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.269mg |
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| Threonine | 0.783mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.536mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.031g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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 cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
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 - 3378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.