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Mixed nuts vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mixed nuts and crab meat

  • Mixed nuts are richer in manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
  • Crab meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than mixed nuts.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 +263.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.2%
Contains more IronIron +243.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5000%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +3403.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3628.4%
~equal in Protein ~19.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
16% 22% 63%
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 +15298.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2626.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.536g 94%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.04mg 87%
Fats 53.95g 1.54g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 0.185g 71%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Sodium 5mg 1072mg 46%
Magnesium 229mg 63mg 40%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.34mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.711g 0.133g 39%
Zinc 3.36mg 7.62mg 39%
Copper 0.907mg 1.182mg 31%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Calories 607kcal 97kcal 26%
Phosphorus 456mg 280mg 25%
Iron 2.61mg 0.76mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.4mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.18mg 13%
Selenium 33.9µg 40µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.053mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.055mg 11%
Potassium 632mg 262mg 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7.6mg 8%
Folate 83µg 51µg 8%
Carbs 21.05g 0g 7%
Calcium 117mg 59mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Protein 20.04g 19.35g 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
50%
Mixed nuts
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.