Mackerel vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and lobster Raw?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2, yet lobster Raw is higher in copper and zinc.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 448% more.
- Mackerel has 1006 times more vitamin D than lobster Raw. While mackerel has 1006IU of vitamin D, lobster Raw has only 1IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in lobster Raw is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +438.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1249% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +173.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +294.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.95 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3246.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +652.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.296 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3681.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1998% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 1.25µg | 448% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 423mg | 175% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 1.349mg | 139% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 1IU | 126% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0µg | 126% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.296g | 39% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 0.75g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 0.181g | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.449mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.104mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.53mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 0.22g | 20% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 63.6µg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.014mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 161mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 1.591mg | 11% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 77kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 127mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.87mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 70.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 16.52g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 66mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.723mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.197mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.24mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.413mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.741mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.413mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.102g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.068g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
172%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4027mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.