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Lobster vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lobster and Peanut

  • Lobster is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Copper, yet Peanut is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Lobster covers your daily Selenium needs 120% more than Peanut.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Peanut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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.
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Peanut
Contains more Zinc +23.9%
Contains more Copper +35.5%
Contains more Selenium +915.3%
Contains more Iron +1479.3%
Contains more Magnesium +290.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Potassium +206.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +2875.4%
Equal in Calcium - 92
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 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Zinc +23.9%
Contains more Copper +35.5%
Contains more Selenium +915.3%
Contains more Iron +1479.3%
Contains more Magnesium +290.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Potassium +206.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +2875.4%
Equal in Calcium - 92

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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Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +733%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +694.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +2081.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.767
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% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +733%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +694.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +2081.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.767

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Peanut
Contains more Water +1101.7%
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Fats +5625.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +14.8%
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1101.7%
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Fats +5625.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9554.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4475.9%
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9554.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4475.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 19g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 0.86g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 0g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 89kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 0g 4.72g Lobster
Fiber 0g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 96mg 92mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 43mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 185mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 230mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 486mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 4.05mg 3.27mg Lobster
Copper 1.55mg 1.144mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 73.1µg 7.2µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin E 1mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.135mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 11µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0µg Lobster
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.753mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.376mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 1.426mg 0.926mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg 0.317mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.852mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.475mg 0.652mg Peanut
Cholesterol 146mg 0mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0.013g 0g Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.208g 6.279g 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 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 15.558g Peanut
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Peanut
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
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.