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Lobster Raw vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lobster Raw and sardine

  • Lobster Raw is higher in copper, zinc, and selenium, yet sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 320% more than lobster Raw.
  • Lobster Raw contains 7 times more copper than sardine. While lobster Raw contains 1.349mg of copper, sardine contains only 0.186mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CopperCopper +625.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.5%
Contains more IronIron +1023.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~75mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more WaterWater +35.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more FatsFats +1426.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1658.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1639.2%

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 Sardine
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 8.94µg 320%
Copper 1.349mg 0.186mg 129%
Phosphorus 161mg 490mg 47%
Iron 0.26mg 2.92mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 5.148g 32%
Calcium 84mg 382mg 30%
Vitamin D 1IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 5.245mg 23%
Zinc 3.53mg 1.31mg 20%
Selenium 63.6µg 52.7µg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 0.642mg 16%
Protein 16.52g 24.62g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.227mg 16%
Fats 0.75g 11.45g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 3.869g 9%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 2.04mg 8%
Calories 77kcal 208kcal 7%
Saturated fat 0.181g 1.528g 6%
Potassium 200mg 397mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.167mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg 5%
Sodium 423mg 307mg 5%
Cholesterol 127mg 142mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.108mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Choline 70.3mg 75mg 1%
Magnesium 38mg 39mg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0.509g 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 Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.347g)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.