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Lobster vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lobster and Tuna salad?

  • Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Lobster's daily need coverage for Copper is 156% higher.
  • Tuna salad has 11 times less Cholesterol than Lobster. Lobster has 146mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna salad has 13mg.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna salad types in this comparison.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +464.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +969%
Contains more ZincZinc +623.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.4%
Contains more IronIron +244.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +541.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more FatsFats +976.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.13g

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1041.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1112.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 89kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 19g 16.04g Lobster
Fats 0.86g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 146mg 13mg Tuna salad
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 43mg 19mg Lobster
Calcium 96mg 17mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 178mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 1mg Tuna salad
Copper 1.55mg 0.145mg Lobster
Zinc 4.05mg 0.56mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 178mg Lobster
Sodium 486mg 402mg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 4IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 1µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.04mg Lobster
Selenium 73.1µg 41.2µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.26mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.081mg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 1.2µg Lobster
Folate 11µg 8µg Lobster
Trans Fat 0.013g Tuna salad
Choline 80.9mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.208g 1.544g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.18mg Lobster
Threonine 0.753mg 0.701mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.739mg Lobster
Leucine 1.376mg 1.293mg Lobster
Lysine 1.426mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.475mg 0.47mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.626mg Lobster
Valine 0.852mg 0.824mg Lobster
Histidine 0.475mg 0.467mg Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.014g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0.055g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Lobster
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.