Butterfish vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Butterfish and Lobster different?
- Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, however, Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Lobster is 165% higher.
- Butterfish contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Lobster. While Butterfish contains 5.769mg of Vitamin B3, Lobster contains only 1.83mg.
- Butterfish has less Cholesterol.
Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2146.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +242.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +534.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1029.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
19 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.11 g
Other:
2.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1095.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.3% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 22.15g | 19g |
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| Fats | 10.28g | 0.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 83mg | 146mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 96mg |
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| Potassium | 481mg | 230mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 1.55mg |
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| Zinc | 0.99mg | 4.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 308mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 114mg | 486mg |
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| Vitamin A | 109IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.065mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 73.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.769mg | 1.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 1.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.83µg | 1.43µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.208g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.253g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.248mg | |
| Threonine | 0.971mg | 0.753mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.021mg | 0.832mg |
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| Leucine | 1.801mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.035mg | 1.426mg |
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| Methionine | 0.656mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.865mg | 0.782mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.852mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.475mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
44%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.