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Eel vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eel and lobster

  • Eel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet lobster is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for lobster is 169% higher.
  • Eel contains 947 times more vitamin A than lobster. Eel contains 3787IU of vitamin A, while lobster contains 4IU.
  • Lobster contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.7%
Contains more IronIron +120.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +269.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +5244.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +780.7%

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.
Eel
Eel
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 379% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +113600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +102.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +495.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1638.4%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~2.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3543.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Lobster DV% diff.
Copper 0.029mg 1.55mg 169%
Vitamin A 1137µg 1µg 126%
Selenium 8.3µg 73.1µg 118%
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.43µg 61%
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 1.667mg 28%
Fats 14.95g 0.86g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.218g 0.253g 22%
Zinc 2.08mg 4.05mg 18%
Sodium 65mg 486mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.83mg 17%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.023g 0.208g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.023mg 13%
Phosphorus 277mg 185mg 13%
Protein 23.65g 19g 9%
Calories 236kcal 89kcal 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Calcium 26mg 96mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.34g 6%
Cholesterol 161mg 146mg 5%
Iron 0.64mg 0.29mg 4%
Potassium 349mg 230mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 43mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.017mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.119mg 3%
Folate 17µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.065mg 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Trans fat 0.013g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.248mg 0%
Threonine 1.037mg 0.753mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.832mg 0%
Leucine 1.922mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 2.171mg 1.426mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.782mg 0%
Valine 1.218mg 0.852mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.475mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 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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is better in case of low diet
Eel Lobster
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
72%
Eel
33%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.815g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.