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Lobster Raw vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lobster Raw and ginger

  • Lobster Raw has more copper, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and choline; however, ginger is higher in fiber.
  • Lobster Raw covers your daily need for copper, 125% more than ginger.
  • Ginger has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Ginger root, 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%
Ginger
Ginger
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more CopperCopper +496.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +938.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8985.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.5%
Contains more IronIron +130.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308.9%

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%
Ginger
Ginger
5
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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
Ginger
Ginger
1
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +807.7%
Contains more OtherOther +131.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~0.75g
~equal in Water ~78.89g

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
Ginger
Ginger
0
40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Ginger DV% diff.
Copper 1.349mg 0.226mg 125%
Selenium 63.6µg 0.7µg 114%
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0µg 52%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Protein 16.52g 1.82g 29%
Zinc 3.53mg 0.34mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 0.203mg 25%
Phosphorus 161mg 34mg 18%
Sodium 423mg 13mg 18%
Choline 70.3mg 28.8mg 8%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.229mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Calcium 84mg 16mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Carbs 0g 17.77g 6%
Potassium 200mg 415mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 0.75mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.16mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.26mg 4%
Iron 0.26mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.034mg 2%
Magnesium 38mg 43mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 0.154g 1%
Calories 77kcal 80kcal 0%
Fats 0.75g 0.75g 0%
Net carbs 0g 15.77g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.181g 0.203g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0.03mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Ginger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.