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Chia seeds vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chia seeds and lobster Raw

  • Chia seeds have more fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, lobster Raw is higher in vitamin B12 and copper.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 138% more than lobster Raw.
  • Chia seeds have 49 times more manganese than lobster Raw. While chia seeds have 2.723mg of manganese, lobster Raw has only 0.056mg.
  • The glycemic index of chia seeds is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw.

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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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +781.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +651.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.5%
Contains more IronIron +2869.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +434.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4762.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +46%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.2%

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% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +74%
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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +3998.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1295.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +949.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7894.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%

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 Raw
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 Raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.296g 156%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.056mg 116%
Phosphorus 860mg 161mg 100%
Iron 7.72mg 0.26mg 93%
Magnesium 335mg 38mg 71%
Calcium 631mg 84mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.02mg 50%
Copper 0.924mg 1.349mg 47%
Fats 30.74g 0.75g 46%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.591mg 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 29%
Calories 486kcal 77kcal 20%
Sodium 16mg 423mg 18%
Selenium 55.2µg 63.6µg 15%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.181g 14%
Carbs 42.12g 0g 14%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.014mg 12%
Zinc 4.58mg 3.53mg 10%
Folate 49µg 10µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 8%
Potassium 407mg 200mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0.22g 5%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.87mg 2%
Protein 16.54g 16.52g 0%
Net carbs 7.72g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
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 - 407mg)
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 Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.