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Crab meat vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between crab meat and bran raw

  • Crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, and zinc; however, bran raw is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than bran raw.
  • Bran raw has 268 times less sodium than crab meat. Crab meat has 1072mg of sodium, while bran raw has 4mg.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran raw is 56, while the glycemic index of crab meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Oat bran, raw.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116%
Contains more IronIron +611.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13%
~equal in Calcium ~58mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.165mg
~equal in Folate ~52µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1084%
Contains more FatsFats +356.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +85.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1184.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Bran raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 0µg 479%
Manganese 0.04mg 5.63mg 243%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 1.17mg 93%
Copper 1.182mg 0.403mg 87%
Phosphorus 280mg 734mg 65%
Fiber 0g 15.4g 62%
Iron 0.76mg 5.41mg 58%
Sodium 1072mg 4mg 46%
Magnesium 63mg 235mg 41%
Zinc 7.62mg 3.11mg 41%
Carbs 0g 66.22g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 1.494mg 22%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 2.766g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.22mg 13%
Potassium 262mg 566mg 9%
Selenium 40µg 45.2µg 9%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 0mg 8%
Fats 1.54g 7.03g 8%
Calories 97kcal 246kcal 7%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 2.376g 5%
Saturated fat 0.133g 1.328g 5%
Protein 19.35g 17.3g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 0.934mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.165mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 50.82g N/A
Calcium 59mg 58mg 0%
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Folate 51µg 52µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0.41mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab meat Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
125%
Crab meat
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1068mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/nutrients
  2. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.