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Lobster Raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lobster Raw and Mackerel?

  • Lobster Raw is higher in Copper, and Zinc, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 448% more.
  • Lobster Raw has 13 times more Copper than Mackerel. While Lobster Raw has 1.349mg of Copper, Mackerel has only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lobster Raw is lower.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted types in this article.

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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.
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
5
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5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +220.9%
Contains more Copper +1249%
Contains more Iron +438.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +220.9%
Contains more Copper +1249%
Contains more Iron +438.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%

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.
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
1
:
9
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +3825%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +860%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Lobster Raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 5% 4% 30% 87% 24% 8% 157% 0%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +3825%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +860%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
1
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +3246.7%
Contains more Other +652.8%
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +3246.7%
Contains more Other +652.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
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2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3681.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1998%
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3681.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1998%

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 Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Mackerel Opinion
Protein 16.52g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0.75g 25.1g Mackerel
Calories 77kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 84mg 66mg Lobster Raw
Iron 0.26mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 161mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 200mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 423mg 4450mg Lobster Raw
Zinc 3.53mg 1.1mg Lobster Raw
Copper 1.349mg 0.1mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.056mg Lobster Raw
Selenium 63.6µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 4IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.87mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.449mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 10µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.215mg Lobster Raw
Threonine 0.654mg Lobster Raw
Isoleucine 0.723mg Lobster Raw
Leucine 1.197mg Lobster Raw
Lysine 1.24mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0.68mg Lobster Raw
Valine 0.741mg Lobster Raw
Histidine 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Cholesterol 127mg 95mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.011g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.181g 7.148g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.22g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 6.21g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4027mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.