Crab Meat vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and plums:
- Crab meat has more 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: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Plum has 45% less calories than crab meat - plum has 46 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to plums per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 89% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has less carbohydrates than plum - plum has 11.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Plum has more dietary fiber than crab meat - plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than plum - plum has 9.9g 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 24 times more protein than plum - plum has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both plums and crab meat are low in saturated fat - plum has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and plums are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Plum has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and plum does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Plum has 188% more Vitamin C than crab meat - plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Plums and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - plum has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 608% more Vitamin E than plum - plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Plums and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Crab meat has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and plums contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Crab Meat | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than plum - plum has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Plums and crab meat contain similar amounts of iron - plum has 0.17mg 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 65% more potassium than plum - plum has 157mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crab meat and plums contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crab Meat | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 0.044 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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FAQ
Does plums or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Plum has 50% less calories than crab meat - plum has 46 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is plums or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than plum - plum has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does plums or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than plum - plum has 11.4g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does plums or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than plum - plum has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.