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Halibut raw vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between halibut raw and crab meat

  • Halibut raw is higher in vitamin B6, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, and vitamin C.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 438% more than halibut raw.
  • Halibut raw contains 18 times more saturated fat than crab meat. While halibut raw contains 2.419g of saturated fat, crab meat contains only 0.133g.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
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 -92.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1866.7%
Contains more IronIron +15.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3840%
Contains more ZincZinc +1805%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
~equal in Potassium ~262mg
~equal in Selenium ~40µg

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 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
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 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1050%
Contains more FolateFolate +5000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 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 +798.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~1.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 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 +4428.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1µg 11.5µg 438%
Vitamin D 27.4µg 137%
Vitamin D 1097IU 137%
Copper 0.03mg 1.182mg 128%
Zinc 0.4mg 7.62mg 66%
Sodium 80mg 1072mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 8.378g 0.185g 20%
Fats 13.84g 1.54g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.18mg 18%
Phosphorus 164mg 280mg 17%
Folate 1µg 51µg 13%
Choline 61.8mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.419g 0.133g 10%
Protein 14.37g 19.35g 10%
Magnesium 26mg 63mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.536g 6%
Calcium 3mg 59mg 6%
Selenium 36.5µg 40µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Calories 186kcal 97kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.4mg 3%
Cholesterol 46mg 53mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.34mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.053mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 9µg 1%
Iron 0.66mg 0.76mg 1%
Potassium 268mg 262mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.63mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.32mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.425mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.74mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.423mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
59%
Halibut raw
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 992mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.286g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.