Lobster Raw vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lobster Raw and crab meat
- Lobster Raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, and copper, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 427% higher.
- Lobster Raw contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than crab meat. Lobster Raw contains 1.449mg of vitamin B5, while crab meat contains 0.4mg.
- Crab meat contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +262.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +820% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.95 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~77.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.296 g
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 | +18.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.1% |
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 | 1.25µg | 11.5µg | 427% |
| Selenium | 63.6µg | 40µg | 43% |
| Zinc | 3.53mg | 7.62mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 1072mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 53mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.449mg | 0.4mg | 21% |
| Copper | 1.349mg | 1.182mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 280mg | 17% |
| Choline | 70.3mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 51µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.76mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 16.52g | 19.35g | 6% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.014mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.296g | 0.536g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.591mg | 1.34mg | 2% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 1.54g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.181g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.22g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.215mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.654mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.723mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.197mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.24mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.413mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.68mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.741mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.413mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.102g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.068g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
28%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
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.