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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Lobster

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 303% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 643 times more Vitamin D than Lobster. Atlantic Mackerel contains 643IU of Vitamin D, while Lobster contains 1IU.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
5
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5
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Iron +462.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Zinc +542.9%
Contains more Copper +2023.3%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.8%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Iron +462.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Zinc +542.9%
Contains more Copper +2023.3%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.8%

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
10
:
2
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Vitamin A +4075%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Lobster
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4075%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
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2
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Fats +1515.1%
Contains more Other +95.1%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Equal in Protein - 19
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more Fats +1515.1%
Contains more Other +95.1%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Equal in Protein - 19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2056.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +885.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2056.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +885.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Lobster Opinion
Protein 18.6g 19g Lobster
Fats 13.89g 0.86g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 89kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 96mg Lobster
Iron 1.63mg 0.29mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 43mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 185mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 230mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 486mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.073mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.015mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 44.1µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 167IU 4IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 1mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 1IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.023mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.017mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 1.83mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.119mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 11µg Lobster
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 1.43µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.248mg Lobster
Threonine 0.815mg 0.753mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.832mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.376mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 1.426mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.475mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.782mg Lobster
Valine 0.958mg 0.852mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.475mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 146mg Atlantic Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.013g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.078g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.117g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.006g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.253g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.34g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Lobster
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Lobster - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.