Octopus vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Octopus and Crab
- Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Crab is richer in Copper, and Folate.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1361% higher.
- Octopus has 90 times more Vitamin A RAE than Crab. While Octopus has 90µg of Vitamin A RAE, Crab has only 1µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
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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.
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Calcium
+16.5%
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Iron
+1808%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+19.2%
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Potassium
+143.2%
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Sodium
-18.3%
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Selenium
+108.9%
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Zinc
+13.4%
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Copper
+10.1%
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Manganese
+57.4%
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Calcium
+16.5%
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Iron
+1808%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+19.2%
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Potassium
+143.2%
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Sodium
-18.3%
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Selenium
+108.9%
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Zinc
+13.4%
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Copper
+10.1%
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Manganese
+57.4%
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.
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Vitamin A
+14900%
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Vitamin C
+142.4%
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Vitamin B1
+147.8%
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Vitamin B3
+37.6%
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Vitamin B6
+315.4%
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Vitamin B12
+981.1%
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Vitamin E
+53.3%
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Vitamin B2
+22.4%
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Vitamin B5
+10.8%
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Folate
+112.5%
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Vitamin K
+200%
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Vitamin A
+14900%
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Vitamin C
+142.4%
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Vitamin B1
+147.8%
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Vitamin B3
+37.6%
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Vitamin B6
+315.4%
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Vitamin B12
+981.1%
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Vitamin E
+53.3%
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Vitamin B2
+22.4%
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Vitamin B5
+10.8%
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Folate
+112.5%
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Vitamin K
+200%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+66.8%
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Fats
+181.1%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+89.3%
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Water
+31.7%
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+66.8%
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Fats
+181.1%
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Carbs
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+89.3%
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Water
+31.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+151.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+84.9%
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Saturated Fat
-55.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+151.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+84.9%
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Saturated Fat
-55.6%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 17.88g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 0.74g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Calories | 164kcal | 83kcal |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 91mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 0.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 234mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 563mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 3.81mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.814mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.074mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 42.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 1.84mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 2.747mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.997mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.156mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 3.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.226mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.727mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.776mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.307mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.452mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.708mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 0.806mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.393mg |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 97mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 0.201g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.067g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.101g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 0.129g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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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
408%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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