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Fish sandwich vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and crab meat

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B1, manganese, and iron; however, crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 451% more.
  • Fish sandwiches have 15 times more saturated fat than crab meat. Fish sandwiches have 1.949g of saturated fat, while crab meat has 0.133g.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than crab meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 more IronIron +97.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1476%
Contains more ZincZinc +1455.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.2%

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.
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1591.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +708.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1302.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1067.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 11.5µg 451%
Copper 0.075mg 1.182mg 123%
Zinc 0.49mg 7.62mg 65%
Selenium 18µg 40µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.536g 38%
Phosphorus 116mg 280mg 23%
Sodium 602mg 1072mg 20%
Protein 10.29g 19.35g 18%
Fats 12.45g 1.54g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.053mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.04mg 10%
Magnesium 25mg 63mg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 0.76mg 9%
Carbs 26.69g 0g 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.133g 8%
Calories 257kcal 97kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.18mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.055mg 7%
Cholesterol 35mg 53mg 6%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 7.6mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.185g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.34mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 37mg 59mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Potassium 206mg 262mg 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.4mg 1%
Folate 46µg 51µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
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 0.029g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
27%
Fish sandwich
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.