Lobster vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lobster and butterfish different?
- Lobster is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, butterfish is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for copper for lobster is 165% higher.
- Lobster contains 4 times more sodium than butterfish. While lobster contains 486mg of sodium, butterfish contains only 114mg.
Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2146.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +242.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +534.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1029.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.11 g
Other:
2.03 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1095.3% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.069mg | 165% |
| Selenium | 73.1µg | 46.8µg | 48% |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 0.99mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 5.769mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 83mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 308mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.346mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 1.83µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.865mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 114mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 0.86g | 10.28g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.192mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 481mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 19g | 22.15g | 6% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 187kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 2% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.208g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.253g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.753mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.426mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.852mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
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.