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Squid vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Lobster Raw?

  • Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, while Lobster Raw is higher in Copper.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 173% higher.
  • Lobster Raw has 203 times less Vitamin A RAE than Squid. Squid has 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lobster Raw has 1µg.
  • Lobster Raw is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +4069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.2%
Contains more Potassium +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +273.2%
Contains more Selenium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +4069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.2%
Contains more Potassium +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +273.2%
Contains more Selenium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.53

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.
Squid
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Contains more Vitamin A +16775%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
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 A +16775%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.8%
Contains more Water +32.4%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.8%
Contains more Water +32.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.4%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Lobster Raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Protein 32.48g 16.52g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.75g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Calories 158kcal 77kcal Squid
Calcium 180mg 84mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.26mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 161mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 200mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 423mg Lobster Raw
Zinc 3.46mg 3.53mg Lobster Raw
Copper 0.998mg 1.349mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.209mg 0.056mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 63.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 4IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 1µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.87mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.014mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.591mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 1.449mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.104mg Squid
Folate 24µg 10µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.25µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.215mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.654mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.723mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.197mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.24mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.413mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.68mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.741mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.413mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 127mg Lobster Raw
Trans Fat 0.011g Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.181g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.068g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.102g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.006g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.22g Lobster Raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.296g Lobster Raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid 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
110%
Squid
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.