Taco vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and crab meat different?
- Taco is higher in fiber and manganese; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 440% higher.
- Crab meat has less saturated fat.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than taco (39).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +50.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +522.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1435.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +334.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1136.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +724.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2284.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 11.5µg | 440% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 1.182mg | 123% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 40µg | 56% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 7.62mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 1072mg | 29% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 19.35g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 0.133g | 19% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 1.54g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.536g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 280mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 0.185g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 51µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 63mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 97kcal | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 1.34mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.