Lobster vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lobster and crayfish
- Lobster is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet crayfish is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, phosphorus, folate, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for lobster is 96% higher.
- Lobster contains 5 times more sodium than crayfish. Lobster contains 486mg of sodium, while crayfish contains 94mg.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +186.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +703.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +187.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
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Carbs
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Water
~79.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.244g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.367g
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.685mg | 96% |
| Selenium | 73.1µg | 36.7µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 2.15µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.58mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 1.76mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.522mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 94mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 270mg | 12% |
| Folate | 11µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 16.77g | 4% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 2.28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 296mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 82kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 80.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.208g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.253g | 0.244g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 0.367g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.753mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.329mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.426mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.852mg | 0.786mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | 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 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crayfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crayfish 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.