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Brazil nut vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Crab different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Crab is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3407% higher.
  • Crab has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Crab
Contains more Calcium +75.8%
Contains more Iron +386%
Contains more Magnesium +944.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.8%
Contains more Potassium +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +1552.7%
Contains more Selenium +4368.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Calcium +75.8%
Contains more Iron +386%
Contains more Magnesium +944.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.8%
Contains more Potassium +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +114.1%
Contains more Manganese +1552.7%
Contains more Selenium +4368.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.81

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Crab
Contains more Vitamin E +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +831.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +831.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +8967.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Water +2230.1%
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +8967.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Water +2230.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18410.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9357%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18410.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9357%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Crab
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Crab Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 17.88g Crab
Fats 67.1g 0.74g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 83kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 0g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Crab
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 91mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.5mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 36mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 234mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 259mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 563mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.81mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.814mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.074mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 42.9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Crab
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Crab
Vitamin E 5.65mg 1.84mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.023mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 22µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.365mg 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.19mg 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 0.49mg 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 1.124mg 0.452mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.76mg 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.409mg 0.393mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.014g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.129g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.258g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Crab
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Crab
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Brazil nut
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.933g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $8.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.