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Prunes vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Prunes and Crab meat different?

  • Prunes is richer in Fiber, and Potassium, while Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 479% more than Prunes.
  • Prunes is lower in Sodium.

Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
Prunes
Prunes
4
:
6
Crab meat
Crab meat
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +179.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +647.5%
Contains more Calcium +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +305.8%
Contains more Zinc +1631.8%
Contains more Copper +320.6%
Contains more Selenium +13233.3%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Crab meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +179.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +647.5%
Contains more Calcium +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +305.8%
Contains more Zinc +1631.8%
Contains more Copper +320.6%
Contains more Selenium +13233.3%

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.
Prunes
Prunes
8
:
4
Crab meat
Crab meat
Contains more Vitamin A +2593.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4
Prunes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Crab meat
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 +2593.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
2
:
3
Crab meat
Crab meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Protein +787.6%
Contains more Fats +305.3%
Contains more Water +150.8%
Prunes
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Crab meat
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Protein +787.6%
Contains more Fats +305.3%
Contains more Water +150.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
Prunes
1
:
2
Crab meat
Crab meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +764.5%
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Crab meat
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +764.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Crab meat Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 0g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 0.38g 1.54g Crab meat
Carbs 63.88g 0g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 97kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Crab meat
Fiber 7.1g 0g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 59mg Crab meat
Iron 0.93mg 0.76mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 63mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 69mg 280mg Crab meat
Potassium 732mg 262mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 1072mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Copper 0.281mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.299mg 0.04mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 40µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 781IU 29IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 9µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.053mg Crab meat
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.055mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 1.34mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.4mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.18mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 51µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.049mg 0.783mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 0.066mg 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 0.05mg 1.684mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.016mg 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.056mg 0.91mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.027mg 0.393mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.133g Prunes
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.185g Crab meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.536g Crab meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes 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
31%
Prunes
135%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 1070mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.