Crab Meat vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and peas:
- Both peas and crab meat are high in potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Pea has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peas and crab meat contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 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 peas per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 69% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g 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 230% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and crab meat are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and peas are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pea has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than crab meat - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 37 times more Vitamin A than crab meat - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 13 times more Vitamin E than pea - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 81 times more Vitamin K than crab meat - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crab Meat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 264% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 194% more iron than crab meat - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and crab meat are high in potassium. Pea is very similar to pea for potassium - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than crab meat per 100 grams, however, crab meat contains more dha and epa than pea per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.035 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 0.152 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 peas or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Peas and crab meat contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is peas or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does peas or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does peas or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 260% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does peas or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both peas and crab meat are high in potassium. Pea is very similar to pea for potassium - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.