Lobster vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lobster and Chinook salmon different?
- Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, while Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Lobster covers your daily need of Copper 166% more than Chinook salmon.
- Lobster contains 8 times more Sodium than Chinook salmon. Lobster contains 486mg of Sodium, while Chinook salmon contains 60mg.
Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2824.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +623.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +242.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +805.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +448.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.2% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-143.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1455.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.34 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2169.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 19g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 13.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 146mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 122mg |
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| Calcium | 96mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 505mg |
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| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.91mg |
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| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 4.05mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 371mg |
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| Sodium | 486mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 73.1µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 2.87µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 35µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.208g | 3.214g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.253g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 2.662g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 0.753mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 1.426mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 0.852mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.757mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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