Wheat vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat and crab?
- Wheat is higher in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B3, yet crab is higher in vitamin B12 and copper.
- Crab's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 139% more.
- Wheat has 41 times more manganese than crab. While wheat has 3.012mg of manganese, crab has only 0.074mg.
- The glycemic index of crab is lower.
We used Wheat, durum and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +604% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3970.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +167.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1721.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +628.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.7% |
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 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 | 0µg | 3.33µg | 139% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.074mg | 128% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 42.9µg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 234mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 0.5mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.023mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.814mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 36mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 2.747mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 563mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 0g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.156mg | 20% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 83kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 13.68g | 17.88g | 8% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.258g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 3.81mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 0.74g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Folate | 43µg | 51µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.129g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.201g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.997mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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
34%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.253g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins