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Lobster Raw vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lobster Raw and lettuce

  • Lobster Raw has more copper, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
  • Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 148% more than lobster Raw.
  • Lettuce contains less cholesterol.
  • Lettuce has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of lobster Raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4551.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1861.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +455.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10500%
Contains more IronIron +230.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.4%
~equal in Potassium ~194mg

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 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +981.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +416.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1114.7%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more OtherOther +178.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%

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
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Lettuce DV% diff.
Copper 1.349mg 0.029mg 147%
Selenium 63.6µg 0.6µg 115%
Vitamin K 0µg 126.3µg 105%
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0µg 52%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Vitamin A 1µg 370µg 41%
Zinc 3.53mg 0.18mg 30%
Protein 16.52g 1.36g 30%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 0.134mg 26%
Phosphorus 161mg 29mg 19%
Sodium 423mg 28mg 17%
Choline 70.3mg 13.6mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 0.375mg 8%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.25mg 8%
Iron 0.26mg 0.86mg 8%
Folate 10µg 38µg 7%
Magnesium 38mg 13mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.08mg 5%
Calcium 84mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.22mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg 4%
Calories 77kcal 15kcal 3%
Fructose 0g 0.43g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.09mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.87g 1%
Fats 0.75g 0.15g 1%
Saturated fat 0.181g 0.02g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 0.006g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 0.082g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.57g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Potassium 200mg 194mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.011g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0.022mg 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 Lettuce
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
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.