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Shrimp vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Crab

  • Crab has more Copper, and Zinc than Shrimp.
  • Crab's daily need coverage for Copper is 48% more.
  • Shrimp contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Crab. Shrimp contains 189mg of Cholesterol, while Crab contains 97mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Crab
Crab
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Iron ~0.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~234mg

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Crab
Crab
12
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 11% 0.12% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Crab
Crab
3
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +164.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
~equal in Water ~79.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Crab
Crab
2
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +168.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Crab Opinion
Calories 99kcal 83kcal Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 17.88g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.74g Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg Crab
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 189mg 97mg Crab
Magnesium 39mg 36mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 91mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 259mg
Iron 0.51mg 0.5mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.814mg Crab
Zinc 1.64mg 3.81mg Crab
Phosphorus 237mg 234mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 563mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 2IU Crab
Vitamin A 1µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Manganese 0.033mg 0.074mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Folate 51µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.014g Shrimp
Choline 80.9mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.201g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.129g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.258g Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.009g Crab
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Crab
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Crab
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.