Fruitcake vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fruitcake and crab
- Fruitcake is higher in iron and fiber; however, crab is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Crab's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 138% higher.
- Fruitcake has less sodium.
- Crab has a lower glycemic index (0) than fruitcake (53).
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +314% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +197.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1528% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1311.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2045% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +341.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +809% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1129.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +516.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +215% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3155.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1188% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 3.33µg | 138% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.814mg | 85% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 42.9µg | 74% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 3.81mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 97mg | 31% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 17.88g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 234mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 0g | 21% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 563mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.258g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.5mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.997mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0g | 15% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.74g | 13% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 80.9mg | 13% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 83kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 2.747mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.129g | 10% |
| Folate | 20µg | 51µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.156mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.84mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.201g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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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89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins