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Wheat vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat and Crab

  • Wheat has more Manganese, Fiber, and Iron, however, Crab is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Crab covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 139% more than Wheat.
  • Wheat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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.
Wheat
4
:
6
Crab
Contains more Iron +252%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Manganese +1291.9%
Contains more Calcium +911.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +293.2%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Iron +252%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Manganese +1291.9%
Contains more Calcium +911.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +293.2%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%

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.
Wheat
2
:
10
Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.9%
Contains more Folate +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.9%
Contains more Folate +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
2
:
3
Crab
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +213.1%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +148.5%
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +213.1%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +148.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
:
2
Crab
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.258
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.258

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Crab Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 0g Wheat
Protein 5.71g 17.88g Crab
Fats 0.83g 0.74g Wheat
Carbs 27.6g 0g Wheat
Calories 132kcal 83kcal Wheat
Sugar 3.07g 0g Crab
Fiber 4.3g 0g Wheat
Calcium 9mg 91mg Crab
Iron 1.76mg 0.5mg Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 36mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 234mg Crab
Potassium 164mg 259mg Crab
Sodium 8mg 563mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.207mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 1.03mg 0.074mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 4IU 2IU Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Crab
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.023mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 11µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.172mg 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 0.432mg 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 0.161mg 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.097mg 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.267mg 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.147mg 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.014g Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.201g Wheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.129g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.258g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Crab
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Wheat
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/nutrients
  2. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.