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Octopus vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Octopus and Lobster different?

  • Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Lobster is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Octopus covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1440% more than Lobster.
  • Octopus contains 33 times more Iron than Lobster. Octopus contains 9.54mg of Iron, while Lobster contains 0.29mg.
  • Octopus is lower in Cholesterol.

Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Iron +3189.7%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Equal in Calcium - 96
Equal in Sodium - 486
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Iron +3189.7%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Equal in Calcium - 96
Equal in Sodium - 486

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.
Octopus
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Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.5%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2417.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 24% 0% 27% 15% 18% 71% 54% 150% 18% 4500% 1%
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 A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.5%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2417.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +57.6%
Contains more Water +29.1%
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +57.6%
Contains more Water +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Lobster Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 19g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 0.86g Octopus
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 89kcal Octopus
Calcium 106mg 96mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 0.29mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 43mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 185mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 230mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 486mg Octopus
Zinc 3.36mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.739mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.047mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 89.6µg 73.1µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 4IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 1µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1mg Octopus
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lobster
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.023mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.017mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 1.83mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.119mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 11µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 1.43µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.248mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.753mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.832mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 1.376mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 1.426mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.475mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.782mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.852mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.475mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 146mg Octopus
Trans Fat 0.013g Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.453g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.078g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.117g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.006g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 0.253g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 0.34g Octopus
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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is better in case of low diet
Octopus 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
408%
Octopus
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/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.