Mackerel vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Lobster
- Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Lobster is higher in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 732% more than Lobster.
- Mackerel contains 24 times more Vitamin B2 than Lobster. While Mackerel contains 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, Lobster contains only 0.017mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Lobster is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +441.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1548.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +591.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2323.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +274.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1228.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1970.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2669.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1164.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 262kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 23.85g | 19g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 0.86g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 146mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 96mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 230mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 1.55mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 4.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 486mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.065mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 73.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 1.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 1.43µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 0.208g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 0.253g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.34g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.753mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.832mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.426mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.782mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.852mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.475mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.117g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
217%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.968g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.
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.