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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.
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.7%
Contains more Copper +940.3%
Contains more Iron +2217.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Manganese +10361.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.7%
Contains more Copper +940.3%
Contains more Iron +2217.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Manganese +10361.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1578.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +7500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1578.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +420.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.7%
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 Water +27.7%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +420.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 19g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.86g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 89kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 96mg 33mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 230mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 486mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 4.05mg 2.67mg Lobster
Copper 1.55mg 0.149mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 73.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 4IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 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
Folate 11µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 24µg 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
Cholesterol 146mg 56mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.013g Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.85g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 1.212g Mussels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Lobster
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
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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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.