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Lobster vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lobster and Cod

  • Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Cod is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Lobster is 168% higher.
  • Lobster contains 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Cod. Lobster contains 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Cod contains 0.18mg.
  • Cod contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Lobster
Lobster
7
:
3
Cod
Cod
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +598.3%
Contains more Copper +4205.6%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +69%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Potassium - 244
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +598.3%
Contains more Copper +4205.6%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +69%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Potassium - 244

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.
Lobster
Lobster
4
:
8
Cod
Cod
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +826.1%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1075%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Lobster
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%
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +826.1%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1075%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
2
:
1
Cod
Cod
Contains more Other +420.5%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.86
Equal in Water - 75.92
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Cod
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Other +420.5%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.86
Equal in Water - 75.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
2
:
1
Cod
Cod
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Cod
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Cod Opinion
Protein 19g 22.83g Cod
Fats 0.86g 0.86g
Calories 89kcal 105kcal Cod
Calcium 96mg 14mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 0.49mg Cod
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 138mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 244mg Cod
Sodium 486mg 78mg Cod
Zinc 4.05mg 0.58mg Lobster
Copper 1.55mg 0.036mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.02mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 37.6µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 47IU Cod
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Cod
Vitamin E 1mg 0.81mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.079mg Cod
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.18mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.283mg Cod
Folate 11µg 8µg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 1.05µg Lobster
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 0.753mg 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 1.376mg 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 1.426mg 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.475mg 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.891mg Cod
Valine 0.852mg 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.475mg 0.672mg Cod
Cholesterol 146mg 55mg Cod
Trans Fat 0.013g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.168g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.004g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.013g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 0.124g Lobster
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 0.292g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Cod
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
32%
Lobster
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.