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Quince vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between quince and crab meat

  • Quince has less vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B6 than crab meat.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 479% more than quince.
  • Quince has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of quince is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinces, raw 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +687.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +436.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more CopperCopper +809.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +18950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1547.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6566.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.76mg

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.
Quince
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4737.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1440%
Contains more OtherOther +290%
~equal in Water ~77.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +413.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +972%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.13mg 1.182mg 117%
Selenium 0.6µg 40µg 72%
Zinc 0.04mg 7.62mg 69%
Sodium 4mg 1072mg 46%
Phosphorus 17mg 280mg 38%
Protein 0.4g 19.35g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Magnesium 8mg 63mg 13%
Folate 3µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.18mg 11%
Vitamin C 15mg 7.6mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.34mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.4mg 6%
Carbs 15.3g 0g 5%
Calcium 11mg 59mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.053mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.536g 3%
Calories 57kcal 97kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.055mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 262mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 1.54g 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 9µg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 0.76mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.133g 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Quince
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 1068mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $11.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.