Ostrich vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ostrich and crab meat
- Ostrich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, and zinc.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 219% more than ostrich.
- Ostrich has 5 times more vitamin B3 than crab meat. While ostrich has 7.143mg of vitamin B3, crab meat has only 1.34mg.
- Ostrich has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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 | +38.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +152% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +883.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +677.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +337.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +430.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +433.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +84% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +424.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 11.5µg | 219% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 1.182mg | 114% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 1072mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 1.34mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.18mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.76mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 7.62mg | 25% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 19.35g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.055mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.053mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 53mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 63mg | 9% |
| Folate | 15µg | 51µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 40µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 280mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 0.133g | 4% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 262mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 0.185g | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 97kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 2.57g | 1.54g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.536g | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 992mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 - 0.867g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.