Lobster vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lobster and whiting
- Lobster has more copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5, while whiting has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin D, and potassium.
- Lobster's daily need coverage for copper is 168% higher.
- Whiting contains 8 times less zinc than lobster. Lobster contains 4.05mg of zinc, while whiting contains 0.53mg.
- The amount of sodium in whiting is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whiting, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3775% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +664.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +566.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +195.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +1591.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.5% |
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Water
~74.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.55mg | 0.04mg | 168% |
| Selenium | 73.1µg | 41.1µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.43µg | 2.6µg | 49% |
| Zinc | 4.05mg | 0.53mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.25mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 84mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 132mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 285mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.8µg | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 23.48g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 73IU | 9% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 434mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.065mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.017mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 0.587g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 1.67mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.208g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 1.69g | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 83.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.253g | 0.445g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.753mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.426mg | 2.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.852mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | 0.283g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | 0.235g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.017g | 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 |
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| 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?
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whiting is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.192g)
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)
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.