Crab Meat vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and banana:
- Both crab meat and banana are high in potassium.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Crab meat has more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6.
- Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crab meat and banana contain similar amounts of calories - crab meat has 83 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 93% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than banana - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crab meat and banana are low in saturated fat - crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and banana are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 164% more Vitamin C than crab meat - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 17 times more Vitamin E than banana - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Crab meat has more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6. Both crab meat and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Crab Meat | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than banana - crab meat has 91mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Crab meat and banana contain similar amounts of iron - crab meat has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both crab meat and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 38% more potassium than crab meat - crab meat has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than crab meat per 100 grams, however, crab meat contains more dha and epa than banana per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.027 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crab meat and banana contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crab Meat | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does crab meat or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Crab meat and banana contain similar amounts of calories - crab meat has 83 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Is crab meat or banana better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than banana - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Does banana or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does crab meat or banana contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than banana - crab meat has 91mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does crab meat or banana contain more potassium?
Both crab meat and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 40% more potassium than crab meat - crab meat has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.