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Lobster vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lobster and Brazil nut?

  • Lobster is richer in Vitamin B12, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Fiber.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3353% higher.
  • Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +737.9%
Contains more Magnesium +774.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.9%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +1781.5%
Contains more Selenium +2522.4%
Equal in Zinc - 4.06
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 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +737.9%
Contains more Magnesium +774.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.9%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +1781.5%
Contains more Selenium +2522.4%
Equal in Zinc - 4.06

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +806%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +465%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
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 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +806%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +465%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Water +2183.9%
Contains more Fats +7702.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +68.5%
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Water +2183.9%
Contains more Fats +7702.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +68.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9338.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7076.2%
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9338.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7076.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 19g 14.32g Lobster
Fats 0.86g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 0g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 89kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0g 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 0g 2.33g Lobster
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 96mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.29mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 43mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 185mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 230mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 486mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.05mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.55mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.065mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 73.1µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin E 1mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.035mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 0.295mg Lobster
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.184mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.101mg Lobster
Folate 11µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0µg Lobster
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.135mg Lobster
Threonine 0.753mg 0.365mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.518mg Lobster
Leucine 1.376mg 1.19mg Lobster
Lysine 1.426mg 0.49mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.639mg Lobster
Valine 0.852mg 0.76mg Lobster
Histidine 0.475mg 0.409mg Lobster
Cholesterol 146mg 0mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.013g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.208g 16.134g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.018g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.