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Lobster vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lobster and Beef Liver

  • Lobster is richer in Selenium, yet Beef Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2881% higher.
  • Lobster contains 2 times more Selenium than Beef Liver. Lobster contains 73.1µg of Selenium, while Beef Liver contains 36.1µg.
  • Lobster contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
Contains more Iron +2155.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.6%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Contains more Copper +821.5%
Contains more Manganese +447.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
Contains more Iron +2155.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.6%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Contains more Copper +821.5%
Contains more Manganese +447.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +792750%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +743.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20047.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.6%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4835.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +792750%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +743.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20047.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.6%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4835.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Fats +511.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Fats +511.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.2%
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lobster Beef Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 19g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 0.86g 5.26g Beef Liver
Carbs 0g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 89kcal 191kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 96mg 6mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 43mg 21mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 230mg 352mg Beef Liver
Sodium 486mg 79mg Beef Liver
Zinc 4.05mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 1.55mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.065mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 73.1µg 36.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 1mg 0.51mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 11µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.753mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 1.376mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 1.426mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.475mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 0.852mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.475mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 146mg 396mg Lobster
Trans Fat 0.013g 0.365g Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.208g 2.947g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 1.124g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 1.109g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.017g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lobster Beef Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Lobster
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.739g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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