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Sardine vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Lobster?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, while Lobster is higher in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 313% higher.
  • Lobster has 193 times less Vitamin D than Sardine. Sardine has 193IU of Vitamin D, while Lobster has 1IU.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Sardine
Sardine
6
:
4
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Calcium +297.9%
Contains more Iron +906.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Manganese +66.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +209.2%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Calcium +297.9%
Contains more Iron +906.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Manganese +66.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +209.2%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%

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.
Sardine
Sardine
9
:
2
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Vitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.7%
Equal in Folate - 11
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.7%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Fats +1231.4%
Contains more Other +112.8%
Contains more Water +31%
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +29.6%
Contains more Fats +1231.4%
Contains more Other +112.8%
Contains more Water +31%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1429.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1429.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Lobster Opinion
Protein 24.62g 19g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.86g Sardine
Calories 208kcal 89kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 96mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.29mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 43mg Lobster
Phosphorus 490mg 185mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 230mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 486mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.186mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.108mg 0.065mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 108IU 4IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 1IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.023mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.017mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.83mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.119mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 11µg Lobster
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.43µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.248mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.753mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.832mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.376mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.426mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.475mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.782mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.852mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.475mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 146mg Sardine
Trans Fat 0.013g Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.078g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.117g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.253g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.34g Sardine
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Lobster
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
131%
Sardine
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster 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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.