Lobster vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lobster and Sardine?
- Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 313% higher.
- Sardine has 8 times less Copper than Lobster. Lobster has 1.55mg of Copper, while Sardine has 0.186mg.
We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +733.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +297.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +906.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.2% |
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 | +159.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1235.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +525.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1231.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1429.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1414.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 19g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 11.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 146mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 96mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 0.29mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 4.05mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 486mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 73.1µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.208g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.253g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 0.753mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 1.426mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 0.852mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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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%
124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 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.