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Pizza vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pizza and Crab meat?

  • Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 462% higher.
  • Crab meat has 34 times less Saturated Fat than Pizza. Pizza has 4.465g of Saturated Fat, while Crab meat has 0.133g.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +218.6%
Contains more Iron +226.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +468.7%
Contains more Copper +1025.7%
Contains more Selenium +101%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Contains more Calcium +218.6%
Contains more Iron +226.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +468.7%
Contains more Copper +1025.7%
Contains more Selenium +101%

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.
Pizza
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Folate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2638.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Folate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2638.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +529.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.1%
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Water +79.6%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Fats +529.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.1%
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Water +79.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1309.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1309.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Crab meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Crab meat Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 0g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 9.69g 1.54g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 0g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 97kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Crab meat
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 59mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.76mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 63mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 216mg 280mg Crab meat
Potassium 172mg 262mg Crab meat
Sodium 598mg 1072mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Copper 0.105mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.36mg 0.04mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 40µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 358IU 29IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 9µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.053mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.055mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.34mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.18mg Crab meat
Folate 93µg 51µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.41mg 0.783mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.139mg 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 0.77mg 1.684mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.264mg 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.72mg 0.91mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.355mg 0.393mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 17mg 53mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Crab meat
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0.133g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.031g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 0.185g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.536g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Crab meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Pizza
135%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.