Tuna salad vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tuna salad and crab meat
- Tuna salad is higher in vitamin B3, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 429% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than crab meat. While tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, crab meat contains only 1.34mg.
- The amount of sodium in tuna salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +231.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +715.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1260.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +858.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +537.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +501.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1460.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +669% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 11.5µg | 429% |
| Copper | 0.145mg | 1.182mg | 115% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 7.62mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 1.34mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 1072mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 0.536g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 280mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 53mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 1.54g | 12% |
| Folate | 8µg | 51µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 63mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 19.35g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 0.185g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 7.6mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 0.133g | 6% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 97kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 40µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 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
27%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.411g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.