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Shiitake vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shiitake and Lobster?

  • Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, while Lobster is higher in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Lobster's daily need coverage for Copper is 156% higher.
  • Shiitake is lower in Sodium.

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat 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.
Shiitake
Shiitake
4
:
6
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +253.8%
Contains more Calcium +4700%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +293.2%
Contains more Copper +991.5%
Contains more Selenium +1182.5%
Shiitake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +253.8%
Contains more Calcium +4700%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +293.2%
Contains more Copper +991.5%
Contains more Selenium +1182.5%

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.
Shiitake
Shiitake
5
:
7
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Shiitake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Lobster
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shiitake
Shiitake
2
:
3
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +748.2%
Contains more Fats +75.5%
Contains more Other +174.3%
Shiitake
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +748.2%
Contains more Fats +75.5%
Contains more Other +174.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Lobster Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 0g Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 19g Lobster
Fats 0.49g 0.86g Lobster
Carbs 6.79g 0g Shiitake
Calories 34kcal 89kcal Lobster
Sugar 2.38g 0g Lobster
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 96mg Lobster
Iron 0.41mg 0.29mg Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 43mg Lobster
Phosphorus 112mg 185mg Lobster
Potassium 304mg 230mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 486mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.142mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.23mg 0.065mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU Lobster
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Lobster
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Vitamin D 18IU 1IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg Lobster
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.017mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.83mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.119mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 11µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 1.43µg Lobster
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.248mg Lobster
Threonine 0.134mg 0.753mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.832mg Lobster
Leucine 0.189mg 1.376mg Lobster
Lysine 0.134mg 1.426mg Lobster
Methionine 0.033mg 0.475mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.782mg Lobster
Valine 0.145mg 0.852mg Lobster
Histidine 0.056mg 0.475mg Lobster
Cholesterol 146mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0g 0.013g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.208g Shiitake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g Lobster
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Lobster
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Shiitake
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients
  2. Lobster - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.