Lobster vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lobster and mackerel
- Lobster is higher in copper, selenium, and zinc, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 732% more than lobster.
- Lobster contains 16 times more copper than mackerel. While lobster contains 1.55mg of copper, mackerel contains only 0.094mg.
- The amount of sodium in mackerel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1548.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +441.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.9% |
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 | +68.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +591.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2323.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +274.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1228.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1970.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2669.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1164.7% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 19µg | 732% |
| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.094mg | 162% |
| Selenium | 73.1µg | 51.6µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 6.85mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.412mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 0.94mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 4.3g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.46mg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 17.81g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 75mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.208g | 4.176g | 18% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 83mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.253g | 7.006g | 17% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 1.57mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.99mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 97mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 278mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 23.85g | 10% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 262kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 401mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.753mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.426mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.852mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.106g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.968g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $7)
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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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.
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.