Roe vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between roe and crab meat
- Roe is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate, yet crab meat is richer in copper and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for roe is 142% higher.
- Roe contains 17 times more vitamin B2 than crab meat. Roe contains 0.949mg of vitamin B2, while crab meat contains 0.055mg.
- Crab meat contains less cholesterol.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than roe.
Food types used in this article are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +142.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +823.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +911.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1625.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +434.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1050.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +535.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 479mg | 53mg | 142% |
| Copper | 0.128mg | 1.182mg | 117% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.949mg | 0.055mg | 69% |
| Zinc | 1.28mg | 7.62mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 1072mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 515mg | 280mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 51.7µg | 40µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.053mg | 19% |
| Protein | 28.62g | 19.35g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.404g | 0.536g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.154mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Folate | 92µg | 51µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 7.6mg | 10% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 1.54g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 9µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.866g | 0.133g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.129g | 0.185g | 5% |
| Calories | 204kcal | 97kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.192mg | 1.34mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 11.54µg | 11.5µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 262mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.92g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.92g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.77mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.375mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.305mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.465mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.179mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.71mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.401mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.676mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.778mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.26g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.747g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.031g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 955mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab meat is cheaper (difference - $88)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.