Lobster vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lobster and roe
- Lobster is higher in copper, selenium, and zinc, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin C.
- Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 421% more than lobster.
- Lobster contains 12 times more copper than roe. While lobster contains 1.55mg of copper, roe contains only 0.128mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in lobster is lower.
- The glycemic index of lobster is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1110.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +216.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5482.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +707% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +736.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +857% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +741.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +901.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 11.54µg | 421% |
| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.128mg | 158% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 479mg | 111% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.949mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 515mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 73.1µg | 51.7µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 1.28mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.277mg | 21% |
| Folate | 11µg | 92µg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 3.404g | 20% |
| Protein | 19g | 28.62g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 117mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 0.86g | 8.23g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 1.154mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.208g | 1.866g | 8% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 204kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.77mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.253g | 2.129g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.185mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 2.192mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 283mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.753mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.426mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.852mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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