Catfish vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between catfish and lobster
- Catfish have more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, lobster is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Lobster covers your daily need for copper, 168% more than catfish.
- Catfish have 8 times more saturated fat than lobster. While catfish have 1.586g of saturated fat, lobster has only 0.208g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +966.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3874.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +598.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +261.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +638.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +736% |
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Protein
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Water
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Other
~2.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1131.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 1.55mg | 168% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 73.1µg | 115% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 1.43µg | 56% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 4.05mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 146mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 1.667mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 486mg | 16% |
| Fats | 7.19g | 0.86g | 10% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 96mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 185mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 0.34g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 0.253g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.017mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.208g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 1.83mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 230mg | 4% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Protein | 18.44g | 19g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1IU | 1% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 80.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 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 | 0.049g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
127%
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 - 1.378g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish 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 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 ($)