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Bratwurst vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bratwurst and crab

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B2, while crab has more copper, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and folate.
  • Crab covers your daily need for copper, 82% more than bratwurst.
  • Bratwurst contains 30 times more saturated fat than crab. While bratwurst contains 6.08g of saturated fat, crab contains only 0.201g.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Crab
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +917.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.3%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Crab
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 0.33% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Crab
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18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +3459.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Crab
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34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6101.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Crab DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 0.814mg 82%
Selenium 14.1µg 42.9µg 52%
Fats 26.34g 0.74g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.023mg 30%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 3.33µg 28%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.201g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.129g 20%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Phosphorus 130mg 234mg 15%
Folate 4µg 51µg 12%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.81mg 12%
Sodium 848mg 563mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Protein 12.2g 17.88g 11%
Calories 297kcal 83kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.258g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.093mg 9%
Calcium 7mg 91mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.997mg 6%
Iron 1mg 0.5mg 6%
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg 6%
Magnesium 15mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.156mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2.747mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.074mg 1%
Potassium 283mg 259mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.226mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.727mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.776mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.307mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.452mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.708mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.067g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Crab
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Bratwurst
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.