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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 from Lobster is 169% higher.
  • Eel contains 1137 times more Vitamin A than Lobster. Eel contains 1137µg of Vitamin A, while Lobster contains 1µg.
  • 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% 227% 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% 0.24% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94575%
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 Opinion
Calories 236kcal 89kcal Eel
Protein 23.65g 19g Eel
Fats 14.95g 0.86g Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 146mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 26mg 43mg Lobster
Calcium 26mg 96mg Lobster
Potassium 349mg 230mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 0.29mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 1.55mg Lobster
Zinc 2.08mg 4.05mg Lobster
Phosphorus 277mg 185mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 486mg Eel
Vitamin A 3787IU 4IU Eel
Vitamin A 1137µg 1µg Eel
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.04mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 8.3µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.023mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.017mg Eel
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.83mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.119mg Lobster
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.43µg Eel
Folate 17µg 11µg Eel
Trans Fat 0.013g Eel
Choline 80.9mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.208g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.253g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.34g Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.248mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.753mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.832mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.376mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 1.426mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.475mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.782mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 0.852mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.475mg Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.117g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.078g Eel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.006g Eel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster

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
60%
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.