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Shrimp vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Lobster different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Lobster is 144% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 90 times more Vitamin A RAE than Lobster. While Shrimp contains 90µg of Vitamin A RAE, Lobster contains only 1µg.
  • Lobster has less Sodium.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
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8
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Zinc +148.5%
Contains more Copper +500.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Equal in Calcium - 96
Equal in Iron - 0.29
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Zinc +148.5%
Contains more Copper +500.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Equal in Calcium - 96
Equal in Iron - 0.29

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
10
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Vitamin A +7425%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.2%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Lobster
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 +7425%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
4
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Equal in Water - 78.11
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Equal in Water - 78.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Lobster Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 19g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 0.86g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 89kcal Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 96mg Lobster
Iron 0.32mg 0.29mg Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Lobster
Phosphorus 306mg 185mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 230mg Lobster
Sodium 947mg 486mg Lobster
Zinc 1.63mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.258mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.049mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 49.5µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 301IU 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 1µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 1mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 1IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.023mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.017mg Shrimp
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 1.83mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.119mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 11µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.43µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.248mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.753mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.832mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.376mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.426mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.475mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.782mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.852mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.475mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 146mg Lobster
Trans Fat 0.035g 0.013g Lobster
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.078g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.117g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.006g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.253g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.34g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.006g Shrimp
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
Shrimp 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
37%
Shrimp
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster
Lobster contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.