Salmon vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salmon and lobster
- Salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet lobster is higher in copper, selenium, and zinc.
- Lobster covers your daily copper needs 167% more than salmon.
- Salmon contains 526 times more vitamin D than lobster. While salmon contains 526IU of vitamin D, lobster contains only 1IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +67% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3063.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +841.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +306.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1378.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +694.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +443.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +209.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1336% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1552.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1239.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 1.55mg | 167% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 1IU | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 0µg | 66% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 73.1µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 1.43µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.119mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.83mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 4.05mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 146mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.34g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.023mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 486mg | 18% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 0.86g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 0.253g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 0.208g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 185mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.017mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 96mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 1µg | 8% |
| Folate | 34µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Protein | 22.1g | 19g | 6% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 89kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 230mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 1.667mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 80.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
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)