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Lobster vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lobster and Buckwheat different?

  • Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Buckwheat is higher in Manganese.
  • Lobster covers your daily need of Copper 156% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +1271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.4%
Contains more Zinc +563.9%
Contains more Copper +961.6%
Contains more Selenium +3222.7%
Contains more Iron +175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +520%
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 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.4%
Contains more Zinc +563.9%
Contains more Copper +961.6%
Contains more Selenium +3222.7%
Contains more Iron +175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +520%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.4%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.4%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +462.1%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Other +372.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 75.63
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +462.1%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Other +372.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 75.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 19g 3.38g Lobster
Fats 0.86g 0.62g Lobster
Carbs 0g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 89kcal 92kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0g 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0g 0.9g Lobster
Fiber 0g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 96mg 7mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 43mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 185mg 70mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 88mg Lobster
Sodium 486mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 4.05mg 0.61mg Lobster
Copper 1.55mg 0.146mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 73.1µg 2.2µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin E 1mg 0.09mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.039mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 0.94mg Lobster
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.359mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.077mg Lobster
Folate 11µg 14µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.049mg Lobster
Threonine 0.753mg 0.129mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.127mg Lobster
Leucine 1.376mg 0.212mg Lobster
Lysine 1.426mg 0.172mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg 0.044mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.133mg Lobster
Valine 0.852mg 0.173mg Lobster
Histidine 0.475mg 0.079mg Lobster
Cholesterol 146mg 0mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.013g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.134g Buckwheat
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 0.188g Lobster
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 0.188g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients

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

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