Mussels vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mussels and Crab meat
- Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Crab meat has more Copper, and Zinc.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 521% more.
- Mussels has 170 times more Manganese than Crab meat. Mussels has 6.8mg of Manganese, while Crab meat has 0.04mg.
- Mussels is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 IronIron | +784.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +693.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +948.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +466% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +663.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +448.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 19.35g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 1.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 7.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 53mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 1.182mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 7.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 280mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 1072mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg | 9µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.34mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 11.5µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 51µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 0.133g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.536g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.269mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.783mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.536mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.817mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.91mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.031g |
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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
198%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 703mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.