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Paprika vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between paprika and crab meat

  • Paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, potassium, and vitamin B3, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 985% more than crab meat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +182.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +770.2%
Contains more IronIron +2681.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3875%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +76%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +534.9%

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 AVitamin A +27266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +650.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1089.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~51µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +737%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +396.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more WaterWater +589.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +816.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1348.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Vitamin A 2463µg 9µg 273%
Iron 21.14mg 0.76mg 255%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.18mg 151%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.055mg 90%
Manganese 1.59mg 0.04mg 67%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Selenium 6.3µg 40µg 61%
Potassium 2280mg 262mg 59%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.34mg 55%
Copper 0.713mg 1.182mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.536g 48%
Sodium 68mg 1072mg 44%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.4mg 42%
Zinc 4.33mg 7.62mg 30%
Magnesium 178mg 63mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.053mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Carbs 53.99g 0g 18%
Calcium 229mg 59mg 17%
Fats 12.89g 1.54g 17%
Protein 14.14g 19.35g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.14g 0.133g 9%
Calories 282kcal 97kcal 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 7.6mg 7%
Phosphorus 314mg 280mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 0.185g 4%
Folate 49µg 51µg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 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
Paprika Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
221%
Paprika
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $9.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.