Oatmeal vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and crab meat
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than oatmeal.
- Crab meat has 14 times less manganese than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, while crab meat has 0.04mg.
- Oatmeal contains less sodium.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of crab meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 CalciumCalcium | +35.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +684.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1295% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +142.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +329.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1690.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1129% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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 | +1344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +716.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +111.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.8% |
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 | 0µg | 11.5µg | 479% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 1.182mg | 124% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.76mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 40µg | 64% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 7.62mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 1072mg | 44% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 19.35g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 280mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.04mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.053mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.34mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 262mg | 6% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 0g | 4% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Folate | 44µg | 51µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.185g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.536g | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 1.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
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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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125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1023mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals