Perch vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are perch and lobster different?
- Perch is higher in manganese, vitamin B12, iron, and phosphorus; however, lobster is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for copper for lobster is 151% higher.
- Perch contains 14 times more manganese than lobster. While perch contains 0.9mg of manganese, lobster contains only 0.065mg.
- Perch has less cholesterol.
Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +49.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1284.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +707.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +354% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.7% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 1.55mg | 151% |
| Selenium | 16.1µg | 73.1µg | 104% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.065mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 1.43µg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.43mg | 4.05mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 486mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 1.667mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 24.86g | 19g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.29mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 146mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 257mg | 185mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.017mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.023mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 230mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.472g | 0.34g | 1% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 96mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 0.86g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 1.83mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.237g | 0.208g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.195g | 0.253g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.09mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.02mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.283mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.281mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.223g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.036g | 0.006g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
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.