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Chia seeds vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chia seeds and lobster

  • Chia seeds are richer in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B1, yet lobster is richer in copper and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 138% higher.
  • Chia seeds contain 42 times more manganese than lobster. Chia seeds contain 2.723mg of manganese, while lobster contains 0.065mg.
  • Lobster has a lower glycemic index than chia seeds.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 29% 20% 11% 517% 110% 79% 63% 8.5% 399%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +679.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77%
Contains more IronIron +2562.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4089.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +382.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +3474.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +136.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1246.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.208 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +812.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6860.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Lobster DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.34g 156%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.065mg 116%
Phosphorus 860mg 185mg 96%
Iron 7.72mg 0.29mg 93%
Copper 0.924mg 1.55mg 70%
Magnesium 335mg 43mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.43µg 60%
Calcium 631mg 96mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.023mg 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 146mg 49%
Fats 30.74g 0.86g 46%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.83mg 44%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 33%
Selenium 55.2µg 73.1µg 33%
Sodium 16mg 486mg 20%
Calories 486kcal 89kcal 20%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Carbs 42.12g 0g 14%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.208g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.017mg 12%
Folate 49µg 11µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 9%
Protein 16.54g 19g 5%
Zinc 4.58mg 4.05mg 5%
Potassium 407mg 230mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0.253g 5%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 7.72g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g 0.013g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.248mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.753mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.832mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 1.426mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.782mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.852mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.475mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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 5.835g 0.033g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Lobster
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Chia seeds
33%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.