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Lobster vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lobster and Shad

  • Lobster has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lobster covers your daily need of Copper 163% more than Shad.
  • Lobster has 10 times more Vitamin B12 than Shad. While Lobster has 1.43µg of Vitamin B12, Shad has only 0.14µg.
  • Shad has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
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Shad
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +761.7%
Contains more Copper +1790.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.2%
Contains more Iron +327.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +113.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
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 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +761.7%
Contains more Copper +1790.2%
Contains more Manganese +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.2%
Contains more Iron +327.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +113.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%

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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Shad
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +488.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.2%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +488.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.2%
Contains more Folate +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shad
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Other +43%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +1952.3%
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Other +43%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +1952.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Shad Opinion
Protein 19g 21.71g Shad
Fats 0.86g 17.65g Shad
Calories 89kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 96mg 60mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 43mg 38mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 230mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 486mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 4.05mg 0.47mg Lobster
Copper 1.55mg 0.082mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.054mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 46.8µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.865mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 11µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0.14µg Lobster
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.243mg Lobster
Threonine 0.753mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.376mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.426mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.475mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 0.852mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.475mg 0.639mg Shad
Cholesterol 146mg 96mg Shad
Trans Fat 0.013g Shad
Saturated Fat 0.208g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g Lobster
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g Lobster
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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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Shad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.