Salsa vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salsa and crab meat
- Salsa is higher in iron and vitamin A, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than salsa.
- Salsa contains 19 times more vitamin A than crab meat. While salsa contains 550IU of vitamin A, crab meat contains only 29IU.
- The amount of sodium in salsa is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa 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 IronIron | +194.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +293.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +391.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1131.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4382.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +833.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9900% |
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 AVitamin A | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1190% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +670% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1056.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 11.5µg | 479% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 1.182mg | 121% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 40µg | 72% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 7.62mg | 68% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 19.35g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 280mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 1072mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.76mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 51µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 7.6mg | 4% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 97kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.536g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7g | 0g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.54g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 270mg | 262mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 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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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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)