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Brazil nut vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brazil nut and crab different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, crab is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3407% higher.
  • Crab has less saturated fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Crab
Crab
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +944.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.4%
Contains more IronIron +386%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1552.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4368.5%
~equal in Zinc ~3.81mg

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Crab
Crab
10
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +831.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +180.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Crab
Crab
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18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +8967.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +102.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2230.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Crab
Crab
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34% 22% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18410.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9357%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Crab DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 42.9µg 3407%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.258g 161%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg 139%
Copper 1.743mg 0.814mg 103%
Fats 67.1g 0.74g 102%
Magnesium 376mg 36mg 81%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.201g 72%
Phosphorus 725mg 234mg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.129g 59%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.023mg 50%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.074mg 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Calories 659kcal 83kcal 29%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 1.84mg 25%
Sodium 3mg 563mg 24%
Iron 2.43mg 0.5mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.997mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2.747mg 15%
Potassium 659mg 259mg 12%
Choline 28.8mg 80.9mg 9%
Protein 14.32g 17.88g 7%
Calcium 160mg 91mg 7%
Folate 22µg 51µg 7%
Carbs 11.74g 0g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.093mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.156mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.3mg 3%
Zinc 4.06mg 3.81mg 2%
Net carbs 4.24g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 0g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.226mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.727mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.776mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 1.307mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.452mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.708mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.067g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Crab
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
27%
Brazil nut
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.933g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
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

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.