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Crab stick vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crab stick and Brazil nut?

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Fiber than Crab stick.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3445% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +1130.8%
Contains more Iron +523.1%
Contains more Magnesium +774.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +632.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +1130.3%
Contains more Copper +5346.9%
Contains more Manganese +11018.2%
Contains more Selenium +8496.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +1130.8%
Contains more Iron +523.1%
Contains more Magnesium +774.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +632.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +1130.3%
Contains more Copper +5346.9%
Contains more Manganese +11018.2%
Contains more Selenium +8496.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3223.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3223.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +2083%
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Contains more Fats +14487%
Contains more Other +51.3%
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
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
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Water +2083%
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Contains more Fats +14487%
Contains more Other +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16962.2%
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16962.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1300%
Contains more Sucrose +26.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1300%
Contains more Sucrose +26.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 4.24g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.46g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 15g 11.74g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 3.5g 0.25g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g 0g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 0.5g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 13mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.39mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 43mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 282mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 90mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 529mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.33mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.032mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.011mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 22.3µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 0.17mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.035mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.295mg Crab stick
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.101mg Crab stick
Folate 0µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.285mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.607mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.707mg 0.49mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.286mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.156mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 20mg 0mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.008g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.216g 16.134g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g 0g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab stick Brazil nut
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
12%
Crab stick
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.918g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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
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 stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/nutrients
  2. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

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

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