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Lobster vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lobster and Sockeye salmon

  • Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Lobster is 164% higher.
  • Lobster contains 7 times more Zinc than Sockeye salmon. Lobster contains 4.05mg of Zinc, while Sockeye salmon contains 0.55mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +772.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1939.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +636.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.6%
Contains more IronIron +79.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4725%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +595%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.99mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +227.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +547.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +636.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Sockeye salmon Opinion
Calories 89kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Protein 19g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 0.86g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 146mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 1IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 43mg 36mg Lobster
Calcium 96mg 11mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.29mg 0.52mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 1.55mg 0.076mg Lobster
Zinc 4.05mg 0.55mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 486mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 4IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 1µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 1mg 0.99mg Lobster
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.065mg 0.013mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 35.5µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 1.274mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Folate 11µg 7µg Lobster
Trans Fat 0.013g 0.023g Lobster
Choline 80.9mg 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.208g 0.969g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.753mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.376mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.426mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.475mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.852mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.475mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.019g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lobster Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Lobster
132%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.