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Lobster vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lobster and Halibut

  • Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Lobster is 168% higher.
  • Lobster contains 24 times more Calcium than Halibut. Lobster contains 96mg of Calcium, while Halibut contains 4mg.
  • Halibut contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +3978.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +694.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +193.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.923mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1962.8%
~equal in Protein ~18.42g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~1.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4145.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Halibut Opinion
Calories 89kcal 239kcal Halibut
Protein 19g 18.42g Lobster
Fats 0.86g 17.74g Halibut
Cholesterol 146mg 59mg Halibut
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 43mg 33mg Lobster
Calcium 96mg 4mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 344mg Halibut
Iron 0.29mg 0.85mg Halibut
Copper 1.55mg 0.038mg Lobster
Zinc 4.05mg 0.51mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 210mg Halibut
Sodium 486mg 103mg Halibut
Vitamin A 4IU 60IU Halibut
Vitamin A 1µg 18µg Halibut
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.015mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 46.8µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.923mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.288mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.485mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0.96µg Lobster
Folate 11µg 1µg Lobster
Trans Fat 0.013g Halibut
Choline 80.9mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.208g 3.102g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 1.753g Halibut
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.206mg Lobster
Threonine 0.753mg 0.808mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.849mg Halibut
Leucine 1.376mg 1.497mg Halibut
Lysine 1.426mg 1.692mg Halibut
Methionine 0.475mg 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.719mg Lobster
Valine 0.852mg 0.949mg Halibut
Histidine 0.475mg 0.542mg Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.114g Halibut
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Halibut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Lobster
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.894g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.