Shrimp vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Shrimp and Crab
- Shrimp has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin A, however, Crab is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
- Crab's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% more.
- Shrimp contains 90 times more Vitamin A than Crab. Shrimp contains 90µg of Vitamin A, while Crab contains 1µg.
- Crab contains less Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51% |
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 | +14950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +179.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 119kcal | 83kcal |
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| Protein | 22.78g | 17.88g |
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| Fats | 1.7g | 0.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 211mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 91mg | |
| Potassium | 170mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.814mg |
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| Zinc | 1.63mg | 3.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 306mg | 234mg |
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| Sodium | 947mg | 563mg |
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| Vitamin A | 301IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 90µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 1.84mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.074mg |
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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 42.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 2.747mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.997mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 3.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 51µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 135.4mg | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.521g | 0.201g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.361g | 0.129g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.258g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.226mg |
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| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.727mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0.776mg |
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| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.307mg |
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| Lysine | 2.172mg | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.452mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.708mg |
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| Valine | 1.067mg | 0.806mg |
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| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.101g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.067g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | 0.005g |
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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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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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