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Table salt vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Table salt and Lobster Raw

  • Lobster Raw is richer than Table salt in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1667% higher.
  • Lobster Raw contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salt, table 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.
Contains more Iron +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +3700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +3430%
Contains more Copper +4396.7%
Contains more Selenium +63500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Contains more Iron +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +3700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +3430%
Contains more Copper +4396.7%
Contains more Selenium +63500%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +5506.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +40375%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +5506.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +40375%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Lobster Raw Opinion
Protein 0g 16.52g Lobster Raw
Fats 0g 0.75g Lobster Raw
Calories 0kcal 77kcal Lobster Raw
Calcium 24mg 84mg Lobster Raw
Iron 0.33mg 0.26mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 38mg Lobster Raw
Phosphorus 0mg 161mg Lobster Raw
Potassium 8mg 200mg Lobster Raw
Sodium 38758mg 423mg Lobster Raw
Zinc 0.1mg 3.53mg Lobster Raw
Copper 0.03mg 1.349mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.1mg 0.056mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 63.6µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin E 0mg 0.87mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.014mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.591mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.449mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.104mg Lobster Raw
Folate 0µg 10µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg Lobster Raw
Tryptophan 0mg 0.215mg Lobster Raw
Threonine 0mg 0.654mg Lobster Raw
Isoleucine 0mg 0.723mg Lobster Raw
Leucine 0mg 1.197mg Lobster Raw
Lysine 0mg 1.24mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0mg 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.68mg Lobster Raw
Valine 0mg 0.741mg Lobster Raw
Histidine 0mg 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg Table salt
Trans Fat 0g 0.011g Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 0.181g Table salt
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 0g 0.22g Lobster Raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.296g Lobster Raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Lobster Raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
0%
Table salt
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 38335mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.