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Roe vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Roe and Lobster

  • Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C, yet Lobster is higher in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 421% more than Lobster.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lobster is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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.
Roe
4
:
Contains more Iron +165.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Zinc +216.4%
Contains more Copper +1110.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Iron +165.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Zinc +216.4%
Contains more Copper +1110.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%

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.
Roe
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +7475%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.5%
Contains more Folate +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +707%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
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 +7475%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.5%
Contains more Folate +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +707%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
4
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Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Fats +857%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Contains more Water +33.2%
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 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 +50.6%
Contains more Fats +857%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Contains more Water +33.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +901.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Lobster Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Protein 28.62g 19g Roe
Fats 8.23g 0.86g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Calories 204kcal 89kcal Roe
Calcium 28mg 96mg Lobster
Iron 0.77mg 0.29mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 43mg Lobster
Phosphorus 515mg 185mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 230mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 486mg Roe
Zinc 1.28mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.128mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.013mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 51.7µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 303IU 4IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 1µg Roe
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.023mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.017mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 1.83mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.119mg Roe
Folate 92µg 11µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 1.43µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.248mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 0.753mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.832mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.376mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 1.426mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.475mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.782mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 0.852mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.475mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 146mg Lobster
Trans Fat 0.013g Roe
Saturated Fat 1.866g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.078g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.117g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.006g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 0.253g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.34g Roe
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
Roe 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
169%
Roe
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.