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Halibut raw vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halibut raw and Crab different?

  • Halibut raw is higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B6, however, Crab is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Halibut raw is 183% higher.
  • Halibut raw contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Crab. While Halibut raw contains 0.42mg of Vitamin B6, Crab contains only 0.156mg.
  • Halibut raw has less Cholesterol.

Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
3
:
7
Crab
Crab
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Calcium +2933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.7%
Contains more Zinc +852.5%
Contains more Copper +2613.3%
Contains more Manganese +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +17.5%
Equal in Potassium - 259
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Crab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Calcium +2933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.7%
Contains more Zinc +852.5%
Contains more Copper +2613.3%
Contains more Manganese +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +17.5%
Equal in Potassium - 259

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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
4
:
8
Crab
Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.8%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Crab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.8%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
1
:
3
Crab
Crab
Contains more Fats +1770.3%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Crab
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +1770.3%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +11.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
:
1
Crab
Crab
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6394.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Crab
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6394.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Crab Opinion
Protein 14.37g 17.88g Crab
Fats 13.84g 0.74g Halibut raw
Calories 186kcal 83kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 3mg 91mg Crab
Iron 0.66mg 0.5mg Halibut raw
Magnesium 26mg 36mg Crab
Phosphorus 164mg 234mg Crab
Potassium 268mg 259mg Halibut raw
Sodium 80mg 563mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.03mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 0.012mg 0.074mg Crab
Selenium 36.5µg 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 47IU 2IU Halibut raw
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 1µg Halibut raw
Vitamin E 0.73mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin D 1097IU 0IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg 0µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.023mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.156mg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 1µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.63mg 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.168mg 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.32mg 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.425mg 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.74mg 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.423mg 0.393mg Halibut raw
Cholesterol 46mg 97mg Halibut raw
Trans Fat 0.014g Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.067g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.101g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.009g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 0.129g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.258g Halibut raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Crab
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
95%
Halibut raw
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.218g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.