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Lobster Raw vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lobster Raw and foie gras different?

  • Lobster Raw is higher in copper, selenium, and zinc; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 340% higher.
  • Lobster Raw contains 4 times more zinc than foie gras. While lobster Raw contains 3.53mg of zinc, foie gras contains only 0.92mg.
  • Lobster Raw has less sodium.

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used 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.
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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.5%
Contains more IronIron +2015.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2035.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +652%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.9%
Contains more WaterWater +118.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5745.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +71.3%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11540.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 9.4µg 340%
Vitamin A 1µg 1001µg 111%
Copper 1.349mg 0.4mg 105%
Fats 0.75g 43.84g 66%
Iron 0.26mg 5.5mg 66%
Saturated fat 0.181g 14.45g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 25.61g 63%
Selenium 63.6µg 44µg 36%
Zinc 3.53mg 0.92mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.299mg 22%
Calories 77kcal 462kcal 19%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Folate 10µg 60µg 13%
Sodium 423mg 697mg 12%
Protein 16.52g 11.4g 10%
Cholesterol 127mg 150mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.088mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 2.51mg 6%
Phosphorus 161mg 200mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 13mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 1.2mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 0.84g 4%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.06mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 200mg 138mg 2%
Calcium 84mg 70mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.269g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.