Perch vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are perch and crab meat different?
- Perch is richer in manganese and vitamin B5, while crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, folate, and vitamin C.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 388% more than perch.
- Perch contains 23 times more manganese than crab meat. Perch contains 0.9mg of manganese, while crab meat contains 0.04mg.
- Crab meat is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types were used 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 | +72.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +515.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +432.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +347.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +422.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
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~equal in
Water
~77.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.185g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 11.5µg | 388% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 1.182mg | 110% |
| Zinc | 1.43mg | 7.62mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 16.1µg | 40µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 1072mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.04mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 53mg | 21% |
| Protein | 24.86g | 19.35g | 11% |
| Folate | 6µg | 51µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 7.6mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 1.34mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 257mg | 280mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 1.54g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.237g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.195g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.472g | 0.536g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.09mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.02mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.283mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.281mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.223g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.036g | 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
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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