Shrimp vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and crab meat different?
- Crab meat is higher than shrimp in copper, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for copper, 89% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp contains 4 times more cholesterol than crab meat. Shrimp contains 189mg of cholesterol, while crab meat contains 53mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than crab meat (0).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +211.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +364.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.2% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +285.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +578.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 479% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 1.182mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 40µg | 73% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 7.62mg | 54% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 53mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 1072mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 19.35g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 280mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.536g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.54g | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 262mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 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 | 0.015g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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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125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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120%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 961mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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)