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Lobster Raw vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lobster Raw and Flax?

  • Lobster Raw is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 135% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Flax is lower.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Seeds, flaxseed types 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.
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
2
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8
Flax
Flax
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +150.4%
Contains more Calcium +203.6%
Contains more Iron +2103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +931.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +4332.1%
Equal in Copper - 1.22
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +150.4%
Contains more Calcium +203.6%
Contains more Iron +2103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +931.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +4332.1%
Equal in Copper - 1.22

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
4
:
7
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Folate +770%
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Folate +770%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
1
:
4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +1063.1%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +5521.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +108.4%
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +1063.1%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +5521.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +108.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
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2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3321.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9606.1%
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3321.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9606.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.58g Flax
Protein 16.52g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0.75g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0g 28.88g Flax
Calories 77kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Lobster Raw
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 84mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.26mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 38mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 161mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 200mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 423mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 3.53mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 1.349mg 1.22mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.056mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 63.6µg 25.4µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.31mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 0.985mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 10µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.654mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.197mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 1.24mg 0.862mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.413mg 0.37mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.741mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.413mg 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.011g Flax
Saturated Fat 0.181g 3.663g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Lobster Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.22g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.