Squid vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between squid and crab
- The amount of iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin A, potassium, and calcium in squid is higher than in crab.
- Squid covers your daily iron needs 129% more than crab.
- Crab has 338 times less vitamin A than squid. Squid has 675IU of vitamin A, while crab has 2IU.
- Crab contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2068% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +182.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +157.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1759.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.258g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.5mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.093mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 3.33µg | 86% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 42.9µg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 234mg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 97mg | 42% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 17.88g | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 1µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.814mg | 20% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 637mg | 259mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 563mg | 8% |
| Folate | 24µg | 51µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 36mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 3.3mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 83kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 3.81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 2.747mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.997mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 0.201g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0.129g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.258g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
104%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
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.