Crab Meat vs. Rabbit
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Cooked Rabbit
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
rabbit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and rabbit:
- Both crab meat and rabbit are high in potassium and protein.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium.
- Rabbit has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Rabbit is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Rabbit (Rabbit, wild, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rabbit is high in calories and crab meat has 52% less calories than rabbit - crab meat has 83 calories per 100 grams and rabbit has 172 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to rabbit for carbs. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for rabbit, 81:0:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 81% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both crab meat and rabbit are high in protein. Rabbit has 84% more protein than crab meat - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and rabbit has 32.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crab meat and rabbit contain similar amounts of saturated fat - crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rabbit has 1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and rabbit are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Crab meat and rabbit contain similar amounts of cholesterol - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rabbit has 122mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than rabbit - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and rabbit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 349% more Vitamin E than rabbit - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rabbit has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and rabbit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and rabbit has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Rabbit has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both crab meat and rabbit contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Crab Meat | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 6.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.339 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | 6.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 406% more calcium than rabbit - crab meat has 91mg of calcium per 100 grams and rabbit has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Rabbit is an excellent source of iron and it has 866% more iron than crab meat - crab meat has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and rabbit has 4.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both crab meat and rabbit are high in potassium. Rabbit has 32% more potassium than crab meat - crab meat has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and rabbit has 342mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, rabbit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than crab meat per 100 grams, however, crab meat contains more dha and epa than rabbit per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.139 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.139 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rabbit has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.538 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 0.538 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 crab meat or rabbit contain more calories in 100 grams?Rabbit is high in calories and crab meat has 50% less calories than rabbit - crab meat has 83 calories in 100g and rabbit has 172 calories.
Is crab meat or rabbit better for protein?
Both crab meat and rabbit are high in protein. Rabbit has 80% more protein than crab meat - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and rabbit has 32.9g of protein.
Does crab meat or rabbit contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than rabbit - crab meat has 91mg of calcium in 100 grams and rabbit has 18mg of calcium.
Does crab meat or rabbit contain more iron?
Rabbit is an abundant source of iron and it has 870% more iron than crab meat - crab meat has 0.5mg of iron in 100 grams and rabbit has 4.8mg of iron.
Does crab meat or rabbit contain more potassium?
Both crab meat and rabbit are high in potassium. Rabbit has 30% more potassium than crab meat - crab meat has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and rabbit has 342mg of potassium.