Halibut vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between halibut and lobster
- Halibut is richer in vitamin B6, yet lobster is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for lobster is 168% higher.
- Halibut contains 15 times more saturated fat than lobster. Halibut contains 3.102g of saturated fat, while lobster contains 0.208g.
Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 | +49.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3978.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +694.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +333.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
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 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +505.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +478.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1962.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4145.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +415.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.038mg | 1.55mg | 168% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 73.1µg | 48% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 4.05mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 1.667mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.119mg | 28% |
| Fats | 17.74g | 0.86g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 0.253g | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.43µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 486mg | 17% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 0.208g | 13% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 96mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 0.34g | 9% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 89kcal | 8% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.29mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.017mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 185mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 230mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 1.83mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 19g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.894g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
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.