Lamb vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Lamb and Crab
- Lamb has more Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Crab has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin E, and Folate.
- Crab covers your daily need of Copper 77% more than Lamb.
- Lamb contains 44 times more Saturated Fat than Crab. While Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, Crab contains only 0.201g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
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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 | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +435.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +584% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +334.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2729.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6737.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +485.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 294kcal | 83kcal |
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| Protein | 24.52g | 17.88g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 0.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 97mg | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 91mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.814mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 3.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 234mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 563mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1.84mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.074mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 42.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.747mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.997mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 3.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 51µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 93.7mg | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 0.201g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 0.129g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.258g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.226mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.727mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.776mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.307mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.452mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.708mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.806mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.101g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.067g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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89%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $9.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.629g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (97 mg)
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)
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.