Shiitake vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shiitake and crab meat
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and fiber, yet crab meat is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Crab meat covers your daily copper needs 116% more than shiitake.
- The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.
- The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +475% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +215% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +732.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +639.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +601.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +294.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +292.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +763.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 479% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 1.182mg | 116% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 40µg | 62% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 7.62mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1072mg | 46% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 19.35g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 280mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.4mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.34mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Folate | 13µg | 51µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 63mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 4% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 97kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 0g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 1.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 262mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $10.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.