Milkfish vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Milkfish and Crab meat different?
- Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Crab meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crab meat is 343% higher.
- Milkfish contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Crab meat. While Milkfish contains 8.256mg of Vitamin B3, Crab meat contains only 1.34mg.
- Milkfish has less Sodium.
Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat 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 | +42.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2586.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +625.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +275.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +516.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +231.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +251.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +460.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 190kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 26.32g | 19.35g |
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| Fats | 8.63g | 1.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 53mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 374mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.044mg | 1.182mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 7.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 208mg | 280mg |
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| Sodium | 92mg | 1072mg |
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| Vitamin A | 109IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 1.34mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.27µg | 11.5µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 51µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.133g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.269mg |
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| Threonine | 1.154mg | 0.783mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 2.139mg | 1.536mg |
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| Lysine | 2.417mg | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.817mg |
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| Valine | 1.356mg | 0.91mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 980mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.