Crab Meat vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and crab meat are high in calcium, potassium and protein.
- Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and crab meat has 85% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 19% |
| Fat | 9% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and crab meat are high in protein. Pistachio has 18% more protein than crab meat - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and crab meat has 96% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and pistachio are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pistachio has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and pistachio contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Crab Meat | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and crab meat are high in calcium. Pistachio has 18% more calcium than crab meat - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 706% more iron than crab meat - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and crab meat are high in potassium. Pistachio has 289% more potassium than crab meat - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than crab meat per 100 grams, however, crab meat contains more dha and epa than pistachio per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.212 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.037 G | 0.005 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 13.125 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 13.13 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 pistachio or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and crab meat has 90% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is pistachio or crab meat better for protein?
Both pistachio and crab meat are high in protein. Pistachio has 20% more protein than crab meat - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does pistachio or crab meat contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and crab meat are high in calcium. Pistachio has 20% more calcium than crab meat - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or crab meat contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 710% more iron than crab meat - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
Does pistachio or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and crab meat are high in potassium. Pistachio has 290% more potassium than crab meat - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.