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Tilapia vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tilapia and Lobster

  • Tilapia has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Lobster covers your daily Copper needs 164% more than Tilapia.
  • Lobster has 150 times less Vitamin D than Tilapia. Tilapia has 150IU of Vitamin D, while Lobster has 1IU.
  • Tilapia contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat 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 Iron +137.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.5%
Contains more Zinc +887.8%
Contains more Copper +1966.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Iron +137.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.5%
Contains more Zinc +887.8%
Contains more Copper +1966.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.119
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.119

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Fats +208.1%
Equal in Water - 78.11
Equal in Other - 2.03
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Fats +208.1%
Equal in Water - 78.11
Equal in Other - 2.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Lobster Opinion
Protein 26.15g 19g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 0.86g Tilapia
Calories 128kcal 89kcal Tilapia
Calcium 14mg 96mg Lobster
Iron 0.69mg 0.29mg Tilapia
Magnesium 34mg 43mg Lobster
Phosphorus 204mg 185mg Tilapia
Potassium 380mg 230mg Tilapia
Sodium 56mg 486mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.075mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.037mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 54.4µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Lobster
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lobster
Vitamin E 0.79mg 1mg Lobster
Vitamin D 150IU 1IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg 0µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.023mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.017mg Tilapia
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 1.83mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.119mg Tilapia
Folate 6µg 11µg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 1.43µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.248mg Tilapia
Threonine 1.156mg 0.753mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 0.832mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 1.376mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 1.426mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.475mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.782mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 0.852mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.475mg Tilapia
Cholesterol 57mg 146mg Tilapia
Trans Fat 0.013g Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.078g Tilapia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.117g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.006g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 0.253g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.34g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.006g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g 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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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia Lobster
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
47%
Tilapia
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.732g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.