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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1790.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +761.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +327.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +921.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +695.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1711.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +488.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1952.3% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 19g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 17.65g |
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| Cholesterol | 146mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 96mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 492mg |
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| Iron | 0.29mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 4.05mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 486mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 73.1µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 0.14µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 17µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.208g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.253g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 0.753mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 1.426mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 0.852mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.639mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.