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Hamburger vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hamburgers and crab meat?

  • Hamburgers are higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 419% more.
  • Hamburgers have 38 times more saturated fat than crab meat. While hamburgers have 5.096g of saturated fat, crab meat has only 0.133g.
  • The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 more CalciumCalcium +72.9%
Contains more IronIron +278.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +442.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1198.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.9%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +698.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~51µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +832.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 +2870.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 11.5µg 419%
Copper 0.091mg 1.182mg 121%
Selenium 40µg 73%
Zinc 2.87mg 7.62mg 43%
Sodium 414mg 1072mg 29%
Iron 2.88mg 0.76mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.34mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.096g 0.133g 23%
Phosphorus 136mg 280mg 21%
Fats 14.36g 1.54g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.055mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.053mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 0.185g 13%
Calories 295kcal 97kcal 10%
Magnesium 20mg 63mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Carbs 24.1g 0g 8%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.04mg 8%
Protein 17.08g 19.35g 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Calcium 102mg 59mg 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.18mg 2%
Cholesterol 47mg 53mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 226mg 262mg 1%
Folate 56µg 51µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.536g 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
38%
Hamburger
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. 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.