Beer vs. Crab Meat
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Crab Meat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
crab meat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and crab meat:
- Crab meat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Crab meat is a great source of potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer has 48% less calories than crab meat - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
| Beer | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 92% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | 8% |
| Alcohol | 63% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beer and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crab meat and beer are low in saturated fat - crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both crab meat and beer are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beer has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than beer - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has more Vitamin E than beer - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crab meat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Beer | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 2.747 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.997 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.156 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | 3.33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Crab meat has 24 times more iron than beer - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Crab meat is a great source of potassium and it has 859% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beer or Crab Meat .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer has 50% less calories than crab meat - beer has 43 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is beer or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does beer or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does beer or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.