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Lobster vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lobster and Mussels

  • Lobster has more Copper, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 940% more than Lobster.
  • Lobster has 10 times more Copper than Mussels. While Lobster has 1.55mg of Copper, Mussels has only 0.149mg.
  • Mussels has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, 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.
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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +940.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.5%
Contains more IronIron +2217.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10361.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.6%

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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1578.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +590.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more FatsFats +420.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Mussels Opinion
Calories 89kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 19g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.86g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 146mg 56mg Mussels
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Lobster
Calcium 96mg 33mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 268mg Mussels
Iron 0.29mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 1.55mg 0.149mg Lobster
Zinc 4.05mg 2.67mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 285mg Mussels
Sodium 486mg 369mg Mussels
Vitamin A 4IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 1µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 73.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.95mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.1mg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 11µg 76µg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.013g Mussels
Choline 80.9mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.85g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.753mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.376mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.426mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.475mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.852mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.475mg 0.457mg Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.044g Mussels
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 Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.