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Fruit preserves vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fruit preserves and crab meat

  • Crab meat is richer than fruit preserves in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
  • Fruit preserves contain less sodium.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than fruit preserves.

Food types used in this article are Jams and preserves 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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
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 -97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.3%
Contains more IronIron +55.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1082%
Contains more ZincZinc +12600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1373.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
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 CVitamin C +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +363.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5129.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2100%
Contains more WaterWater +154.5%
Contains more OtherOther +578.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +386.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.1mg 1.182mg 120%
Selenium 2µg 40µg 69%
Zinc 0.06mg 7.62mg 69%
Sodium 32mg 1072mg 45%
Protein 0.37g 19.35g 38%
Phosphorus 19mg 280mg 37%
Carbs 68.86g 0g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Magnesium 4mg 63mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.18mg 12%
Folate 11µg 51µg 10%
Calories 278kcal 97kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.4mg 8%
Potassium 77mg 262mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Calcium 20mg 59mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.536g 4%
Iron 0.49mg 0.76mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.053mg 3%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.055mg 2%
Fats 0.07g 1.54g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 7.6mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.133g 1%
Net carbs 67.76g 0g N/A
Sugar 48.5g N/A
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.038g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 1040mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.