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Halibut raw vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between halibut raw and lobster Raw

  • Halibut raw is higher in vitamin D and vitamin B6, yet lobster Raw is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Halibut raw covers your daily vitamin D needs 183% more than lobster Raw.
  • Halibut raw contains 13 times more saturated fat than lobster Raw. While halibut raw contains 2.419g of saturated fat, lobster Raw contains only 0.181g.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more IronIron +153.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more CopperCopper +4396.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +782.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +479.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.591mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +1745.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
26% 32% 42%
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 +3708.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +361.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 1.349mg 147%
Vitamin D 1097IU 1IU 137%
Vitamin D 27.4µg 0µg 137%
Selenium 36.5µg 63.6µg 49%
Zinc 0.4mg 3.53mg 28%
Cholesterol 46mg 127mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.104mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.449mg 24%
Fats 13.84g 0.75g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.378g 0.22g 20%
Sodium 80mg 423mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.419g 0.181g 10%
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.25µg 10%
Calcium 3mg 84mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.296g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.014mg 5%
Calories 186kcal 77kcal 5%
Iron 0.66mg 0.26mg 5%
Protein 14.37g 16.52g 4%
Magnesium 26mg 38mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg 3%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Potassium 268mg 200mg 2%
Choline 61.8mg 70.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.591mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.87mg 1%
Phosphorus 164mg 161mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.63mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 1.32mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.425mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.74mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.423mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
59%
Halibut raw
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
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 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.

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/nutrients
  2. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.