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Lobster vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lobster and Whitefish

  • Lobster has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, while Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lobster's daily need coverage for Copper is 162% higher.
  • Whitefish contains 7 times less Sodium than Lobster. Lobster contains 486mg of Sodium, while Whitefish contains 65mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1584.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +805.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more FatsFats +773.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.3%
~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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +911.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Whitefish Opinion
Calories 89kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Protein 19g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 0.86g 7.51g Whitefish
Cholesterol 146mg 77mg Whitefish
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Lobster
Calcium 96mg 33mg Lobster
Potassium 230mg 406mg Whitefish
Iron 0.29mg 0.47mg Whitefish
Copper 1.55mg 0.092mg Lobster
Zinc 4.05mg 1.27mg Lobster
Phosphorus 185mg 346mg Whitefish
Sodium 486mg 65mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 4IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 1µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Manganese 0.065mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 73.1µg 16.2µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.865mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0.96µg Lobster
Folate 11µg 17µg Whitefish
Trans Fat 0.013g Whitefish
Choline 80.9mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.208g 1.162g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 2.755g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.753mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 0.832mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.376mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 1.426mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.475mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 0.852mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.475mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.209g Whitefish
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

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Lobster Whitefish
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
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.954g)
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.
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.