Jerky vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerky and crab meat different?
- Jerky is higher in iron, folate, phosphorus, and potassium; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 438% higher.
- Jerky contains 82 times more saturated fat than crab meat. While jerky contains 10.85g of saturated fat, crab meat contains only 0.133g.
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +613.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +195% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +420.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1061.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1562.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +232% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6010.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 11.5µg | 438% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 1.182mg | 106% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.76mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 40µg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 0.133g | 49% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 1072mg | 44% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 1.54g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 0.185g | 28% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 19.35g | 28% |
| Folate | 134µg | 51µg | 21% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 280mg | 18% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 97kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 262mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.053mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 7.62mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11g | 0g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 0.536g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 1.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.