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Oysters vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oysters and Crab meat?

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Crab meat is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 645% higher.
  • Crab meat has 15 times less Manganese than Oysters. Oysters has 0.591mg of Manganese, while Crab meat has 0.04mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
4
Crab meat
Crab meat
Contains more Calcium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +1111.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +931.5%
Contains more Copper +382.8%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Equal in Selenium - 40
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Crab meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Contains more Calcium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +1111.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +931.5%
Contains more Copper +382.8%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Equal in Selenium - 40

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.
Oysters
Oysters
8
:
4
Crab meat
Crab meat
Contains more Vitamin A +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.1%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Crab meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.1%
Contains more Folate +264.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
2
Crab meat
Crab meat
Contains more Fats +122.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Equal in Water - 77.55
Equal in Other - 1.56
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Crab meat
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Fats +122.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Equal in Water - 77.55
Equal in Other - 1.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Crab meat
Crab meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Crab meat
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Crab meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 3.42g 1.54g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 97kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Crab meat
Calcium 116mg 59mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.76mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 63mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 194mg 280mg Crab meat
Potassium 139mg 262mg Crab meat
Sodium 166mg 1072mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 7.62mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 1.182mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.04mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 40µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 88IU 29IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 9µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.053mg Crab meat
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.055mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.34mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.4mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.18mg Crab meat
Folate 14µg 51µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 11.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.046mg 0.783mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 0.716mg 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 0.762mg 1.684mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.257mg 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.523mg 0.91mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.22mg 0.393mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 79mg 53mg Crab meat
Trans Fat 0.068g Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.133g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.118g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.295g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.031g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.185g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.536g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Crab meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
197%
Oysters
135%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.815g)
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.

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.