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Trout vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Trout and Lobster different?

  • Trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Lobster is richer in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Lobster is 166% higher.
  • Trout contains 759 times more Vitamin D than Lobster. While Trout contains 759IU of Vitamin D, Lobster contains only 1IU.
  • Trout has less Cholesterol.

Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Trout
Trout
4
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6
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Iron +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.9%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +2718.2%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +160.1%
Trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Iron +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.9%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +2718.2%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +160.1%

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.
Trout
Trout
12
:
0
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Vitamin A +7425%
Contains more Vitamin E +179%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 11
Trout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 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 +179%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
2
:
2
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +758.1%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +1930%
Trout
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 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 +25.3%
Contains more Fats +758.1%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +1930%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
2
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +834%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Trout
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +834%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Lobster Opinion
Protein 23.8g 19g Trout
Fats 7.38g 0.86g Trout
Calories 168kcal 89kcal Trout
Calcium 30mg 96mg Lobster
Iron 0.36mg 0.29mg Trout
Magnesium 30mg 43mg Lobster
Phosphorus 270mg 185mg Trout
Potassium 450mg 230mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 486mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.055mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.013mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 28.1µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 301IU 4IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 1µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg 1mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU 1IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg 0µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.023mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.017mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 1.83mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 1.667mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.119mg Trout
Folate 12µg 11µg Trout
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 1.43µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Trout
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.248mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 0.753mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 0.832mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 1.376mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 1.426mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.475mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.782mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 0.852mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.475mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 146mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.013g Lobster
Saturated Fat 1.651g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.078g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.117g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.006g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 0.253g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 0.34g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g 0.006g Trout
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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is better in case of low diet
Trout 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
131%
Trout
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.443g)
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 ($)

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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.