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Lobster vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lobster and Bluefish?

  • Lobster is higher in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 200% more.
  • Bluefish contains 23 times less Copper than Lobster. Lobster contains 1.55mg of Copper, while Bluefish contains 0.068mg.
  • Bluefish has less Sodium.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2179.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.4%
Contains more IronIron +113.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
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% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +335%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.2%
Contains more FatsFats +532.6%
Contains more OtherOther +206.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +807.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Bluefish Opinion
Calories 89kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Protein 19g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 0.86g 5.44g Bluefish
Cholesterol 146mg 76mg Bluefish
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Lobster
Calcium 96mg 9mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 477mg Bluefish
Iron 0.29mg 0.62mg Bluefish
Copper 1.55mg 0.068mg Lobster
Zinc 4.05mg 1.04mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 291mg Bluefish
Sodium 486mg 77mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 4IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 1µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.027mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 46.8µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.097mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.955mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Folate 11µg 2µg Lobster
Trans Fat 0.013g Bluefish
Choline 80.9mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.208g 1.172g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 0.753mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.376mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 1.426mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.475mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 0.852mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.475mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.079g Bluefish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lobster Bluefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Lobster
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/nutrients
  2. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.