Lobster vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lobster and smelt different?
- Lobster is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and zinc, while smelt is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, phosphorus, and iron.
- Lobster covers your daily need for copper, 152% more than smelt.
- Lobster contains 6 times more sodium than smelt. Lobster contains 486mg of sodium, while smelt contains 77mg.
Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +770.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +296.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1284.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +758.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +177.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260.5% |
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Water
~72.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +224.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.178mg | 152% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 3.97µg | 106% |
| Selenium | 73.1µg | 46.8µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.9mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 90mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.74mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 2.12mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 77mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 295mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 1.15mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 22.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 1.135g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 372mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.208g | 0.579g | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 124kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.253g | 0.822g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.753mg | 0.991mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.426mg | 2.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.669mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.882mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.852mg | 1.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 0.353g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 0.536g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.023g | 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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| 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
33%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.371g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lobster is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.