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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +448.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2023.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +508.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +733.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +497.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1079.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +439.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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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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| Copper | 0.073mg | 1.55mg | 164% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 73.1µg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 531mg | 185mg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 146mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.9mg | 4.05mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 486mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.29mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 1.667mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.835g | 0.34g | 10% |
| Fats | 7.17g | 0.86g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.023mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.119mg | 8% |
| Protein | 22.86g | 19g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.985g | 0.253g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 427mg | 230mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.388g | 0.208g | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 96mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 1.43µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1mg | 1.83mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.002mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.054mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.858mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.1mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.677mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.178mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.673mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.305g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
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.