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Cod vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cod and Lobster Raw

  • Cod has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Lobster Raw has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 3031% more.
  • Cod has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lobster Raw. Cod has 0.245mg of Vitamin B6, while Lobster Raw has 0.104mg.
  • Cod is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw.

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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.
Cod
Cod
4
:
6
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +684.4%
Contains more Copper +4717.9%
Contains more Manganese +273.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.1%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +684.4%
Contains more Copper +4717.9%
Contains more Manganese +273.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.1%

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.
Cod
Cod
9
:
3
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10459%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.9%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.4%
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Lobster Raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 5% 4% 30% 87% 24% 8% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10459%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.9%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
:
2
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Other +493.3%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
Equal in Water - 80.95
Cod
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Other +493.3%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
Equal in Water - 80.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
:
2
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.1%
Cod
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Lobster Raw Opinion
Protein 17.81g 16.52g Cod
Fats 0.67g 0.75g Lobster Raw
Calories 82kcal 77kcal Cod
Calcium 16mg 84mg Lobster Raw
Iron 0.38mg 0.26mg Cod
Magnesium 32mg 38mg Lobster Raw
Phosphorus 203mg 161mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 200mg Cod
Sodium 54mg 423mg Cod
Zinc 0.45mg 3.53mg Lobster Raw
Copper 0.028mg 1.349mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.015mg 0.056mg Lobster Raw
Selenium 33.1µg 63.6µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 40IU 4IU Cod
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.87mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 36IU 1IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.02mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.014mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.591mg Cod
Vitamin B5 153mg 1.449mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.104mg Cod
Folate 7µg 10µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.25µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.215mg Lobster Raw
Threonine 0.781mg 0.654mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.723mg Cod
Leucine 1.447mg 1.197mg Cod
Lysine 1.635mg 1.24mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg 0.413mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.68mg Cod
Valine 0.917mg 0.741mg Cod
Histidine 0.524mg 0.413mg Cod
Cholesterol 43mg 127mg Cod
Trans Fat 0.011g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.131g 0.181g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.068g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.102g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 0.22g Lobster Raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.296g Lobster Raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Lobster Raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
790%
Cod
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod 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)

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/nutrients
  2. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.