Whelk vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between whelk and crab meat
- Whelk is higher in vitamin B12, iron, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet crab meat is higher in zinc.
- Whelk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 277% more than crab meat.
- Whelk contains 22 times more manganese than crab meat. While whelk contains 0.89mg of manganese, crab meat contains only 0.04mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in crab meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +173% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1223.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2125% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.7% |
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 | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +289.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +363.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +230.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1065.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 11.5µg | 277% |
| Iron | 10.06mg | 0.76mg | 116% |
| Copper | 2.06mg | 1.182mg | 98% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 40µg | 90% |
| Protein | 47.68g | 19.35g | 57% |
| Zinc | 3.26mg | 7.62mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.89mg | 0.04mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.18mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 1072mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 53mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 172mg | 63mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 262mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Folate | 11µg | 51µg | 10% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 97kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 15.52g | 0g | 5% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 1.34mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.536g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 1.54g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 280mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 2.136mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.807mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.93mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.075mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
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.