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Truffle vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between truffle and crab meat

  • Truffle is higher in fiber, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, and zinc.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than truffle.
  • The amount of sodium in truffle is lower.
  • The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
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 +31.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.8%
Contains more IronIron +673.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4777.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +545.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +477.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.2%
~equal in Selenium ~40µg

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% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +41.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.2%
Contains more FatsFats +111%
Contains more WaterWater +424%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Fiber 70.1g 0g 280%
Copper 0.183mg 1.182mg 111%
Manganese 1.951mg 0.04mg 83%
Iron 5.88mg 0.76mg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.055mg 61%
Zinc 1.32mg 7.62mg 57%
Sodium 35mg 1072mg 45%
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 1.34mg 31%
Carbs 73.01g 0g 24%
Protein 9.25g 19.35g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Potassium 754mg 262mg 14%
Phosphorus 184mg 280mg 14%
Calcium 159mg 59mg 10%
Calories 284kcal 97kcal 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Selenium 43.4µg 40µg 6%
Magnesium 83mg 63mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.18mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 4%
Folate 38µg 51µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.133g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Fats 0.73g 1.54g 1%
Net carbs 2.91g 0g 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
Truffle 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
31%
Truffle
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 1037mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.