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Brown sugar vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brown sugar and Crab

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Crab covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 139% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown 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.
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +5750%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains more Zinc +12600%
Contains more Copper +1631.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +3475%
Equal in Calcium - 91
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +5750%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains more Zinc +12600%
Contains more Copper +1631.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +3475%
Equal in Calcium - 91

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2397.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +655.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Folate +5000%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2397.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +655.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14800%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5847%
Contains more Other +275.6%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14800%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5847%
Contains more Other +275.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Crab Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 0g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 17.88g Crab
Fats 0g 0.74g Crab
Carbs 98.09g 0g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 83kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g 0g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 0g Crab
Calcium 83mg 91mg Crab
Iron 0.71mg 0.5mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 36mg Crab
Phosphorus 4mg 234mg Crab
Potassium 133mg 259mg Crab
Sodium 28mg 563mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.047mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 0.064mg 0.074mg Crab
Selenium 1.2µg 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Crab
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Crab
Vitamin E 0mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.023mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.093mg Crab
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 1µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.014g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.201g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.129g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.258g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $12)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.