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Lobster vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lobster and Pistachio different?

  • Lobster is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pistachio is 122% higher.
  • Pistachio has less Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties used 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.
Lobster
Lobster
3
:
7
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Selenium +944.3%
Contains more Iron +1251.7%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +345.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +1746.2%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Selenium +944.3%
Contains more Iron +1251.7%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +345.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +1746.2%
Equal in Calcium - 105

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.
Lobster
Lobster
4
:
7
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin E +186%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
Contains more Folate +363.6%
Lobster
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%
Pistachio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin E +186%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
Contains more Folate +363.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
1
:
4
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Water +1687.4%
Contains more Fats +5169.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.16
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Pistachio
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +1687.4%
Contains more Fats +5169.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
1
:
2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9092.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4129.4%
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9092.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4129.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lobster Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 19g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 0.86g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 0g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 89kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 0g 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0g 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0g 7.66g Lobster
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 96mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 0.29mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 43mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 185mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 230mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 486mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 4.05mg 2.2mg Lobster
Copper 1.55mg 1.3mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 73.1µg 7µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 1mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.3mg Lobster
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.52mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 11µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0µg Lobster
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.753mg 0.684mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.376mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.426mg 1.138mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg 0.36mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.852mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.475mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 146mg 0mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0.013g 0g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.208g 5.907g 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 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g 14.091g Pistachio
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.