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Carp vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Carp and Lobster?

  • Carp is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lobster's daily need coverage for Copper is 164% more.
  • Lobster contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Carp. Carp contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, while Lobster contains 0.023mg.
  • Carp has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat types 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.
Carp
4
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Contains more Iron +448.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Potassium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +113.2%
Contains more Copper +2023.3%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +351.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Iron +448.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Potassium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +113.2%
Contains more Copper +2023.3%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +351.2%

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.
Carp
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.43
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
:
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Fats +733.7%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +497.1%
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Fats +733.7%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +497.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1079.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1079.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carp Lobster Opinion
Protein 22.86g 19g Carp
Fats 7.17g 0.86g Carp
Calories 162kcal 89kcal Carp
Calcium 52mg 96mg Lobster
Iron 1.59mg 0.29mg Carp
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Lobster
Phosphorus 531mg 185mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 230mg Carp
Sodium 63mg 486mg Carp
Zinc 1.9mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.073mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.05mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 16.2µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 32IU 4IU Carp
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 1µg Carp
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.023mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.017mg Carp
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 1.83mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.119mg Carp
Folate 17µg 11µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.43µg Carp
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.248mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg 0.753mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0.832mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 1.376mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 1.426mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.475mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.782mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 0.852mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.475mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 146mg Carp
Trans Fat 0.013g Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.078g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.117g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.006g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 0.253g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 0.34g Carp
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
Carp Lobster
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
33%
Carp
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.