Oatmeal vs. Crab Meat
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Crab Meat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
crab meat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and crab meat:
- Both crab meat and oatmeal are high in calcium, potassium and protein.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and crab meat has 77% less calories than oatmeal - crab meat has 83 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to crab meat per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for crab meat, 92:0:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 92% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | ~ |
| Fat | 15% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and crab meat has less carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oatmeal and crab meat contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both crab meat and oatmeal are high in protein. Crab meat has 12% more protein than oatmeal - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crab meat and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and oatmeal are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and crab meat contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 2.747 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.997 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.156 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 3.33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both crab meat and oatmeal are high in calcium. Crab meat has 75% more calcium than oatmeal - crab meat has 91mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 740% more iron than crab meat - crab meat has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both crab meat and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 35% more potassium than crab meat - crab meat has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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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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FAQ
Does crab meat or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and crab meat has 80% less calories than oatmeal - crab meat has 83 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Is crab meat or oatmeal better for protein?
Both crab meat and oatmeal are high in protein. Crab meat has 10% more protein than oatmeal - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Does oatmeal or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does crab meat or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both crab meat and oatmeal are high in calcium. Crab meat has 80% more calcium than oatmeal - crab meat has 91mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
Does crab meat or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 740% more iron than crab meat - crab meat has 0.5mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does crab meat or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both crab meat and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 40% more potassium than crab meat - crab meat has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.