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Caviar vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caviar and Lobster

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Lobster is richer in Copper.
  • Caviar covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 774% more than Lobster.
  • Lobster has 271 times less Vitamin A RAE than Caviar. Caviar has 271µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lobster has 1µg.
  • Lobster contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Caviar
Caviar
4
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6
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Calcium +186.5%
Contains more Iron +3996.6%
Contains more Magnesium +597.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Zinc +326.3%
Contains more Copper +1309.1%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Calcium +186.5%
Contains more Iron +3996.6%
Contains more Magnesium +597.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Zinc +326.3%
Contains more Copper +1309.1%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%

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.
Caviar
Caviar
10
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Vitamin A +22525%
Contains more Vitamin E +89%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.9%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1298.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1425%
Caviar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 38% 87% 0% 48% 144% 3% 210% 74% 38% 2500% 2%
Lobster
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +22525%
Contains more Vitamin E +89%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.9%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1298.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
4
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +1981.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +195.6%
Contains more Water +64.4%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +1981.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +195.6%
Contains more Water +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1730.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2077.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1730.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2077.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Lobster Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 19g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 0.86g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 89kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 96mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.29mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 43mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 185mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 230mg Lobster
Sodium 1500mg 486mg Lobster
Zinc 0.95mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.11mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.05mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 65.5µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 905IU 4IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 1µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 1mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 1IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.023mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.017mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.83mg Lobster
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.667mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.119mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 11µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.43µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.248mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.753mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.832mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.376mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.426mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.475mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.782mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.852mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.475mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 146mg Lobster
Trans Fat 0.013g Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.078g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.117g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.006g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.253g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.34g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Lobster
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
266%
Caviar
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster
Lobster contains less Sodium (difference - 1014mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar 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 richer in minerals?
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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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.