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Crab vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crab and bratwurst

  • Crab has more copper, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and folate, while bratwurst has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
  • Crab covers your daily need for copper, 82% more than bratwurst.
  • Crab contains 13 times more folate than bratwurst. While crab contains 51µg of folate, bratwurst contains only 4µg.
  • The amount of sodium in crab is lower.
  • 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 Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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.
Crab
8
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%
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +100%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

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.
Crab
8
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1175%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6101.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab Bratwurst
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 Crab Bratwurst DV% diff.
Copper 0.814mg 0.08mg 82%
Selenium 42.9µg 14.1µg 52%
Fats 0.74g 26.34g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.38mg 30%
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 2.67µg 28%
Saturated fat 0.201g 6.08g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 8g 20%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Phosphorus 234mg 130mg 15%
Folate 51µg 4µg 12%
Zinc 3.81mg 2.47mg 12%
Sodium 563mg 848mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.84mg 12%
Protein 17.88g 12.2g 11%
Calories 83kcal 297kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 1.58g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.213mg 9%
Calcium 91mg 7mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.69mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 1mg 6%
Cholesterol 97mg 78mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 15mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 3.11mg 2%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.041mg 1%
Potassium 259mg 283mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.727mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.307mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.452mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.806mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g 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
Crab Bratwurst
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
56%
Crab
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
42%
Bratwurst

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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.