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Lobster vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lobster and Flax different?

  • Lobster is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Copper, while Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 135% more than Lobster.
  • Flax is lower in Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Seeds, flaxseed types were 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
2
:
8
Flax
Flax
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Selenium +187.8%
Contains more Calcium +165.6%
Contains more Iron +1875.9%
Contains more Magnesium +811.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +247%
Contains more Potassium +253.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +3718.5%
Equal in Zinc - 4.34
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Selenium +187.8%
Contains more Calcium +165.6%
Contains more Iron +1875.9%
Contains more Magnesium +811.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +247%
Contains more Potassium +253.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +3718.5%
Equal in Zinc - 4.34

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
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7047.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Folate +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7047.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Folate +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +1022.3%
Contains more Fats +4802.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +82.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.29
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +1022.3%
Contains more Fats +4802.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +82.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2875.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8350%
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2875.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8350%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lobster Flax
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 Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.58g Flax
Protein 19g 18.29g Lobster
Fats 0.86g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0g 28.88g Flax
Calories 89kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Lobster
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 96mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.29mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 43mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 185mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 230mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 486mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 4.05mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 1.55mg 1.22mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 73.1µg 25.4µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin E 1mg 0.31mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.985mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 11µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.753mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.376mg 1.235mg Lobster
Lysine 1.426mg 0.862mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg 0.37mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.852mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.475mg 0.472mg Lobster
Cholesterol 146mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.013g Flax
Saturated Fat 0.208g 3.663g 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 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Flax
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 Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.