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Lobster Raw vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lobster Raw and Oysters?

  • Lobster Raw is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 682% higher.
  • Oysters has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Lobster Raw. Lobster Raw has 1.449mg of Vitamin B5, while Oysters has 0.447mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Sodium.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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
3
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7
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains more Selenium +61%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +3442.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Zinc +2126.6%
Contains more Copper +323.1%
Contains more Manganese +955.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains more Selenium +61%
Contains more Calcium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +3442.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Zinc +2126.6%
Contains more Copper +323.1%
Contains more Manganese +955.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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
2
:
8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
3
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Other +17.1%
Contains more Fats +356%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 78.19
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Other +17.1%
Contains more Fats +356%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 78.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
1
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.8%
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 16.52g 11.42g Lobster Raw
Fats 0.75g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 77kcal 102kcal Oysters
Starch 0g 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Lobster Raw
Calcium 84mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.26mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 38mg 35mg Lobster Raw
Phosphorus 161mg 194mg Oysters
Potassium 200mg 139mg Lobster Raw
Sodium 423mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 3.53mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 1.349mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.056mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 63.6µg 39.5µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 4IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 1IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 0.447mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.061mg Lobster Raw
Folate 10µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.138mg Lobster Raw
Threonine 0.654mg 0.046mg Lobster Raw
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.459mg Lobster Raw
Leucine 1.197mg 0.716mg Lobster Raw
Lysine 1.24mg 0.762mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.413mg 0.257mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Valine 0.741mg 0.523mg Lobster Raw
Histidine 0.413mg 0.22mg Lobster Raw
Cholesterol 127mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.068g Lobster Raw
Saturated Fat 0.181g 0.948g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.22g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.