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Lobster vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lobster and carp?

  • Lobster is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, carp is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Lobster's daily need coverage for copper is 164% more.
  • Carp contains 8 times less sodium than lobster. Lobster contains 486mg of sodium, while carp contains 63mg.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, carp, 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%
Carp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2023.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +448.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%

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% 0.33% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
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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 5.3% 3.3% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg
~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
Carp
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23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +497.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +733.7%
~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
Carp
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22% 48% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1079.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lobster Carp
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 Carp DV% diff.
Copper 1.55mg 0.073mg 164%
Selenium 73.1µg 16.2µg 103%
Phosphorus 185mg 531mg 49%
Cholesterol 146mg 84mg 21%
Zinc 4.05mg 1.9mg 20%
Sodium 486mg 63mg 18%
Iron 0.29mg 1.59mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.87mg 16%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 1.835g 10%
Fats 0.86g 7.17g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.14mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.219mg 8%
Protein 19g 22.86g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.253g 2.985g 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Potassium 230mg 427mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.208g 1.388g 5%
Calcium 96mg 52mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.07mg 4%
Calories 89kcal 162kcal 4%
Folate 11µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 1.47µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2.1mg 2%
Manganese 0.065mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 10µg 1%
Magnesium 43mg 38mg 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Trans fat 0.013g N/A
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 0.753mg 1.002mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.376mg 1.858mg 0%
Lysine 1.426mg 2.1mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.677mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.852mg 1.178mg 0%
Histidine 0.475mg 0.673mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.305g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.105g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Carp
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
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
55%
Carp

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 - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.