Crab meat vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab meat and brunost different?
- Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium, while brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 378% more than brunost.
- Crab meat contains 15 times more copper than brunost. Crab meat contains 1.182mg of copper, while brunost contains 0.08mg.
- Crab meat is lower in saturated fat.
- Brunost has a higher glycemic index (27) than crab meat (0).
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, gjetost types were 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.
Contains more IronIron | +46.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1377.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +568.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +578% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +437.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +920% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3611.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +494.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2412.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +737.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +477% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1816.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +204.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4158.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 2.42µg | 378% |
Copper | 1.182mg | 0.08mg | 122% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 1.382mg | 102% |
Saturated fat | 0.133g | 19.16g | 86% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 3.351mg | 59% |
Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.14mg | 59% |
Selenium | 40µg | 14.5µg | 46% |
Fats | 1.54g | 29.51g | 43% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 334µg | 36% |
Calcium | 59mg | 400mg | 34% |
Potassium | 262mg | 1409mg | 34% |
Phosphorus | 280mg | 444mg | 23% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.315mg | 22% |
Sodium | 1072mg | 600mg | 21% |
Protein | 19.35g | 9.65g | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 7.879g | 19% |
Calories | 97kcal | 466kcal | 18% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 94mg | 14% |
Carbs | 0g | 42.65g | 14% |
Folate | 51µg | 5µg | 12% |
Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 0mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.271mg | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.938g | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 0.813mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 63mg | 70mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 0g | 42.65g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.536mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.91mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%

72%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Brunost is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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