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Tuna salad vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna salad and Lobster?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Lobster is higher in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Lobster's daily need coverage for Copper is 156% higher.
  • Lobster has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Tuna salad. Tuna salad has 1.544g of Saturated Fat, while Lobster has 0.208g.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
8
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Calcium +464.7%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains more Zinc +623.2%
Contains more Copper +969%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +77.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Calcium +464.7%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains more Zinc +623.2%
Contains more Copper +969%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +77.4%
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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
5
:
7
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Vitamin A +2325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.2%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
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 +2325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
2
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Fats +976.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Equal in Other - 2.03
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 Fats +976.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Equal in Other - 2.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
:
1
Lobster
Lobster
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1041.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1112.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1041.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1112.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Lobster Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 19g Lobster
Fats 9.26g 0.86g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 89kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 96mg Lobster
Iron 1mg 0.29mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 43mg Lobster
Phosphorus 178mg 185mg Lobster
Potassium 178mg 230mg Lobster
Sodium 402mg 486mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 4.05mg Lobster
Copper 0.145mg 1.55mg Lobster
Manganese 0.04mg 0.065mg Lobster
Selenium 41.2µg 73.1µg Lobster
Vitamin A 97IU 4IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 1µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 1mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU Lobster
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.023mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.017mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.83mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 1.667mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.119mg Lobster
Folate 8µg 11µg Lobster
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.43µg Lobster
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.248mg Lobster
Threonine 0.701mg 0.753mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.832mg Lobster
Leucine 1.293mg 1.376mg Lobster
Lysine 1.457mg 1.426mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.475mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.782mg Lobster
Valine 0.824mg 0.852mg Lobster
Histidine 0.467mg 0.475mg Lobster
Cholesterol 13mg 146mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.013g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.208g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.078g Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.117g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.253g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.34g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Lobster
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Tuna salad
32%
Lobster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
127%
Lobster

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.