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Shallot vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shallot and crab meat

  • Shallot is richer in fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 479% higher.
  • Shallot contains less sodium.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than shallot.

Food types used in this article are Shallots, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
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 PotassiumPotassium +27.5%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +630%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1243.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1805%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3233.3%

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.
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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +674%
Contains more FatsFats +1440%
Contains more OtherOther +95%
~equal in Water ~77.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 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 -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1221.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1274.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.088mg 1.182mg 122%
Selenium 1.2µg 40µg 71%
Zinc 0.4mg 7.62mg 66%
Sodium 12mg 1072mg 46%
Protein 2.5g 19.35g 34%
Phosphorus 60mg 280mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.18mg 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.04mg 11%
Magnesium 21mg 63mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.34mg 7%
Carbs 16.8g 0g 6%
Iron 1.2mg 0.76mg 6%
Folate 34µg 51µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.055mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.536g 3%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Potassium 334mg 262mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 59mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 1.54g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0.133g 1%
Calories 72kcal 97kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 7.6mg 0%
Net carbs 13.6g 0g N/A
Sugar 7.87g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
14%
Shallot
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 1060mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $11.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.