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Lobster Raw vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lobster Raw and Brazil nut

  • Lobster Raw is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin E.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3370% more than Lobster Raw.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brazil nut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +889.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.5%
Contains more IronIron +834.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2083.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2914.2%

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% 0.24% 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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2985%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.101mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2267%
Contains more FatsFats +8846.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10754.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8142.9%

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 Brazil nut
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 77kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 16.52g 14.32g Lobster Raw
Fats 0.75g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 0g 4.24g Brazil nut
Carbs 0g 11.74g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster Raw
Magnesium 38mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 84mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 200mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.26mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Sugar 0g 2.33g Lobster Raw
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 1.349mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 3.53mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0g 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 161mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 423mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin E 0.87mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.056mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 63.6µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.035mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 0.295mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 0.184mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.101mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0µg Lobster Raw
Folate 10µg 22µg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.011g Brazil nut
Choline 70.3mg 28.8mg Lobster Raw
Saturated Fat 0.181g 16.134g Lobster Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.22g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.135mg Lobster Raw
Threonine 0.654mg 0.365mg Lobster Raw
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.518mg Lobster Raw
Leucine 1.197mg 1.19mg Lobster Raw
Lysine 1.24mg 0.49mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.413mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.639mg Lobster Raw
Valine 0.741mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.413mg 0.409mg Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.953g)
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 - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.