Smoked salmon vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between smoked salmon and lobster
- Smoked salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet lobster is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Lobster covers your daily copper needs 147% more than smoked salmon.
- Smoked salmon contains 685 times more Vitamin D than lobster. While smoked salmon contains 685IU of Vitamin D, lobster contains only 1IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in smoked salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +193.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +772.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +573.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1206.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +282.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2075% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +494.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
Protein:
19 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.11 g
Other:
2.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +402.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166% |
~equal in
Protein
~19g
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Carbs
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Water
~78.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
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 | +699.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 117kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 18.28g | 19g |
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| Fats | 4.32g | 0.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 146mg |
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| Vitamin D | 685IU | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 96mg |
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| Potassium | 175mg | 230mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.23mg | 1.55mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 4.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 672mg | 486mg |
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| Vitamin A | 87IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.065mg |
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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 73.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.023mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 1.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 1.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 1.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.013g |
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| Choline | 89mg | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.929g | 0.208g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.023g | 0.253g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 0.34g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0.753mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0.832mg |
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| Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.679mg | 1.426mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.782mg |
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| Valine | 0.942mg | 0.852mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.475mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.117g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
95%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)