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

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Differences between lobster Raw and beefsteak raw

  • Lobster Raw has more copper and selenium, while beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Lobster Raw's daily need coverage for copper is 141% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 8 times less sodium than lobster Raw. Lobster Raw contains 423mg of sodium, while beefsteak raw contains 55mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1580%
Contains more CopperCopper +1607.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +422.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more OtherOther +439.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more FatsFats +614.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +970%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Copper 1.349mg 0.079mg 141%
Selenium 63.6µg 27.9µg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 2.69µg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.543mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 29%
Iron 0.26mg 2mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 5.048mg 22%
Cholesterol 127mg 67mg 20%
Sodium 423mg 55mg 16%
Zinc 3.53mg 5.3mg 16%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.182mg 13%
Protein 16.52g 21.38g 10%
Calcium 84mg 5mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.181g 1.875g 8%
Phosphorus 161mg 220mg 8%
Fats 0.75g 5.36g 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Potassium 200mg 375mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 2.354g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.075mg 5%
Calories 77kcal 134kcal 3%
Magnesium 38mg 25mg 3%
Manganese 0.056mg 2%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 0.189g 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 3IU 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Beefsteak 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
28%
Lobster Raw
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.