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Sugar substitute vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sugar substitute and crab meat?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, while crab meat is higher in copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for copper is 131% higher.
  • Crab meat has 15 times less calcium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of calcium, while crab meat has 59mg.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in sodium.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index (40) than crab meat (0).

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +1389.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +571.8%
Contains more IronIron +375%
Contains more CopperCopper +16785.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1100%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +158.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +839.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +748.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.007mg 1.182mg 131%
Calcium 879mg 59mg 82%
Selenium 40µg 73%
Zinc 0.04mg 7.62mg 69%
Phosphorus 8mg 280mg 39%
Protein 2.06g 19.35g 35%
Carbs 84.77g 0g 28%
Sodium 572mg 1072mg 22%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Magnesium 6mg 63mg 14%
Calories 347kcal 97kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.18mg 13%
Folate 51µg 13%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 8%
Iron 0.16mg 0.76mg 8%
Potassium 39mg 262mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.053mg 3%
Fats 0g 1.54g 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Saturated fat 0.133g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.03g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 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 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Crab meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1%
Sugar substitute
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat
Crab meat 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.