Turkey meat vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey meat and crab meat
- Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 437% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat has 7 times more vitamin B3 than crab meat. While turkey meat has 9.573mg of vitamin B3, crab meat has only 1.34mg.
- Crab meat has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +43.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1171% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +207.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.2% |
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 | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +410.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +614.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1027.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +379.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +225% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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 | +1330.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +295.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 11.5µg | 437% |
Copper | 0.093mg | 1.182mg | 121% |
Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 1.34mg | 51% |
Zinc | 2.48mg | 7.62mg | 47% |
Sodium | 103mg | 1072mg | 42% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.18mg | 34% |
Selenium | 29.8µg | 40µg | 19% |
Cholesterol | 109mg | 53mg | 19% |
Protein | 28.55g | 19.35g | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.055mg | 17% |
Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.536g | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.4mg | 11% |
Folate | 9µg | 51µg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.155g | 0.133g | 9% |
Fats | 7.39g | 1.54g | 9% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 63mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 223mg | 280mg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 0.185g | 6% |
Calories | 189kcal | 97kcal | 5% |
Calcium | 14mg | 59mg | 5% |
Iron | 1.09mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Potassium | 239mg | 262mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 9µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.902mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.295g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.118g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.031g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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?

Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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 - 2.022g)
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)