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Ling fish vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ling fish and Crab meat

  • Ling fish is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Crab meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 452% more than Ling fish.
  • Ling fish contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Crab meat. While Ling fish contains 0.231mg of Vitamin B2, Crab meat contains only 0.055mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ling fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +738.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +662%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.76mg
~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 0% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 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% 1.7% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1669.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +537.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~77.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Crab meat Opinion
Calories 111kcal 97kcal Ling fish
Protein 24.35g 19.35g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 1.54g Crab meat
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 51mg 53mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 63mg Ling fish
Calcium 44mg 59mg Crab meat
Potassium 486mg 262mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.76mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Zinc 1mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 254mg 280mg Crab meat
Sodium 173mg 1072mg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 29IU Ling fish
Vitamin A 35µg 9µg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.04mg Crab meat
Selenium 46.8µg 40µg Ling fish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.053mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.055mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 1.34mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.4mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.18mg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Folate 8µg 51µg Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.133g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g Crab meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g Crab meat
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.269mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.783mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.938mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.536mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 1.684mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.545mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.817mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 0.91mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.393mg Ling fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g Crab meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
26%
Ling fish
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.