Lobster vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Lobster and Oysters?
- Lobster is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
- Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 678% more.
- Oysters contains 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Lobster. Lobster contains 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Oysters contains 0.447mg.
- Oysters has less Sodium.
We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this article.
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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 | +22.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3075.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1840.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.2% |
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 | +272.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +958.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~78.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 19g | 11.42g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 3.42g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.45g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 146mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 96mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 139mg |
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| Iron | 0.29mg | 9.21mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 1.55mg | 5.707mg |
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| Zinc | 4.05mg | 78.6mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 486mg | 166mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 88IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.591mg |
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| Selenium | 73.1µg | 39.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 1.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 14µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.208g | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.253g | 0.506g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 1.056g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.753mg | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 1.426mg | 0.762mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.257mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 0.852mg | 0.523mg |
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| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.22mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 0.353g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 0.271g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.061g |
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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%
188%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
486%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.