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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 is 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 from Chia seeds is 138% higher.
  • Chia seeds contains 42 times more Manganese than Lobster. Chia seeds contains 2.723mg of Manganese, while Lobster contains 0.065mg.

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% 3.2% 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% 0.24% 20% 0% 5.8% 3.9% 34% 100% 27% 179% 0% 8.3% 44%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
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 E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 486kcal 89kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 19g Lobster
Fats 30.74g 0.86g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.72g 0g Chia seeds
Carbs 42.12g 0g Chia seeds
Cholesterol 0mg 146mg Chia seeds
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Magnesium 335mg 43mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 96mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 230mg Chia seeds
Iron 7.72mg 0.29mg Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 0g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 1.55mg Lobster
Zinc 4.58mg 4.05mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 860mg 185mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 486mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 54IU 4IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Lobster
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1mg Lobster
Manganese 2.723mg 0.065mg Chia seeds
Selenium 55.2µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.023mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.017mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg Lobster
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.43µg Lobster
Folate 49µg 11µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g 0.013g Lobster
Choline 80.9mg Lobster
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.208g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.253g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.34g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.248mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.753mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.832mg Lobster
Leucine 1.371mg 1.376mg Lobster
Lysine 0.97mg 1.426mg Lobster
Methionine 0.588mg 0.475mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.782mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg 0.852mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg 0.475mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.05g Chia seeds
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g 0.033g Chia seeds

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.