Pasta vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pasta and crab
- Pasta has more vitamin B1; however, crab is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Crab covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 133% more than pasta.
- Crab contains 9 times less vitamin B1 than pasta. Pasta contains 0.209mg of vitamin B1, while crab contains 0.023mg.
- Pasta has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of pasta is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +128% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +202.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1416.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +979.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +775.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +580.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +444.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +358.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2278.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +247.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +445.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.129g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 3.33µg | 133% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.814mg | 80% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 78% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 3.81mg | 30% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 17.88g | 25% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 563mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 234mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 97mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.023mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.997mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 2.747mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 259mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.074mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Folate | 64µg | 51µg | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 83kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.258g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.74g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.201g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.129g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins