Octopus vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Octopus and Crab meat?
- Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Crab meat is higher in Copper, and Zinc.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1021% more.
- Octopus has 13 times more Iron than Crab meat. While Octopus has 9.54mg of Iron, Crab meat has only 0.76mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Crab meat is lower.
We used Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types in this article.
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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 | +79.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1155.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +934.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +213% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +75.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 164kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 19.35g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 1.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 7.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 53mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 1.182mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 7.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 280mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 1072mg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 90µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 1.34mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 11.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 51µg |
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| Choline | 81mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 0.133g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.536g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.269mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.783mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.536mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.817mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 0.91mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.031g |
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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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125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.32g)
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.