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Broth vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and lobster different?

  • Broth is richer in vitamin B2 and iron, while lobster is higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1017% more than lobster.
  • Broth contains 25 times more vitamin B2 than lobster. Broth contains 0.43mg of vitamin B2, while lobster contains 0.017mg.
  • Lobster is lower in sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than lobster (0).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains more IronIron +255.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.1%

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.
Broth
6
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 3.7% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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% 0.24% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +376.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +1514%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2322.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more WaterWater +3341%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2018.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1217.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Lobster Opinion
Calories 267kcal 89kcal Broth
Protein 16.66g 19g Lobster
Fats 13.88g 0.86g Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Broth
Net carbs 18.01g 0g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 0g Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 146mg Broth
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 56mg 43mg Broth
Calcium 187mg 96mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 230mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.29mg Broth
Sugar 17.36g 0g Lobster
Copper 0mg 1.55mg Lobster
Zinc 0.09mg 4.05mg Lobster
Phosphorus 166mg 185mg Lobster
Sodium 23875mg 486mg Lobster
Vitamin A 2IU 4IU Lobster
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Lobster
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.15mg 0.065mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.023mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.017mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.83mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.119mg Lobster
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.43µg Lobster
Folate 32µg 11µg Broth
Trans Fat 0.013g Broth
Choline 114.6mg 80.9mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.208g Lobster
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.253g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.34g Broth
Tryptophan 0.248mg Lobster
Threonine 0.753mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.832mg Lobster
Leucine 1.376mg Lobster
Lysine 1.426mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.782mg Lobster
Valine 0.852mg Lobster
Histidine 0.475mg Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.117g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.078g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Lobster
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
28%
Broth
33%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster
Lobster contains less Sodium (difference - 23389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.