Swordfish vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Swordfish and Crab meat different?
- Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C.
- Crab meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 412% more than Swordfish.
- Swordfish contains 14 times more Saturated Fat than Crab meat. Swordfish contains 1.911g of Saturated Fat, while Crab meat contains 0.133g.
Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +90.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +883.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2469.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +876.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
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 | +344.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +590.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +609.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +414.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +333.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1815.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 23.45g | 19.35g |
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| Fats | 7.93g | 1.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 1.182mg |
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| Zinc | 0.78mg | 7.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 304mg | 280mg |
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| Sodium | 97mg | 1072mg |
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| Vitamin A | 129IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 43µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 68.5µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.089mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.254mg | 1.34mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.615mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 11.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 51µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 77.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.911g | 0.133g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.544g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.368g | 0.536g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.269mg |
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| Threonine | 1.035mg | 0.783mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.536mg |
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| Lysine | 2.168mg | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.699mg | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.922mg | 0.817mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 0.91mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.127g | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.772g | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.168g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 975mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)