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Lobster Raw vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lobster Raw and eggs?

  • Lobster Raw is richer in selenium and zinc, while eggs are higher in copper, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and iron.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 82% higher.
  • Eggs have 3 times less sodium than lobster Raw. Lobster Raw has 423mg of sodium, while eggs have 124mg.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
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%
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.5%
Contains more IronIron +357.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2385.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3564.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +317.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.398mg

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
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1314.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1753.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.7%

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 Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 373mg 82%
Copper 1.349mg 2mg 72%
Selenium 63.6µg 30.8µg 60%
Choline 70.3mg 293.8mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.513mg 38%
Zinc 3.53mg 1.05mg 23%
Vitamin A 1µg 149µg 16%
Fats 0.75g 10.61g 15%
Saturated fat 0.181g 3.267g 14%
Sodium 423mg 124mg 13%
Iron 0.26mg 1.19mg 12%
Vitamin D 1IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 4.077g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 0.064mg 10%
Folate 10µg 44µg 9%
Protein 16.52g 12.58g 8%
Magnesium 38mg 10mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 1.414g 7%
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 1.11µg 6%
Calories 77kcal 155kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.066mg 4%
Calcium 84mg 50mg 3%
Phosphorus 161mg 172mg 2%
Potassium 200mg 126mg 2%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1.03mg 1%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 1.398mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.121mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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
Lobster Raw Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.