Crab Meat vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and crab meat are high in potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, crab meat has more dha and epa than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Yellow corn and crab meat contain similar amounts of calories - yellow corn has 96 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 similar to yellow corn for fat. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g 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 424% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and crab meat are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and yellow corn are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Yellow corn has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 19 times more Vitamin E than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Crab Meat | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and crab meat contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and crab meat are high in potassium. Crab meat has 19% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, crab meat has more DHA and EPA than yellow corn per 100 grams. Both crab meat and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Crab Meat | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.018 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 0.586 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Yellow corn and crab meat contain similar amounts of calories - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is yellow corn or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 420% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does yellow corn or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does yellow corn or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does yellow corn or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and crab meat are high in potassium. Crab meat has 20% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.