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Flax vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flax and Lobster Raw?

  • Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Lobster Raw is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 135% more.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw types 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.
Flax
Flax
8
:
2
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Calcium +203.6%
Contains more Iron +2103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +931.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +4332.1%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +150.4%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Contains more Calcium +203.6%
Contains more Iron +2103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +931.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +4332.1%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +150.4%

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.
Flax
Flax
7
:
4
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Folate +770%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Lobster Raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 5% 4% 30% 87% 24% 8% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Folate +770%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
4
:
1
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +5521.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +108.4%
Contains more Water +1063.1%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +5521.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +108.4%
Contains more Water +1063.1%
Equal in Protein - 16.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3321.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9606.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3321.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9606.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Lobster Raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 0g Flax
Protein 18.29g 16.52g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.75g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 0g Flax
Calories 534kcal 77kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0g Lobster Raw
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 84mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.26mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 38mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 161mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 200mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 423mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 3.53mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 1.349mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 2.482mg 0.056mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 63.6µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.87mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.02mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.014mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 1.591mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 1.449mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.104mg Flax
Folate 87µg 10µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.215mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.654mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.723mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 1.197mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 1.24mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.37mg 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.68mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.741mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.413mg Flax
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.011g Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.181g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Lobster Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.22g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.296g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Lobster Raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Flax
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.