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Whey vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between whey and lobster Raw

  • Whey has more vitamin B2, while lobster Raw has more copper, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Lobster Raw's daily need coverage for copper is 149% higher.
  • Lobster Raw contains 11 times less vitamin B2 than whey. Whey contains 0.158mg of vitamin B2, while lobster Raw contains 0.014mg.
  • The amount of sodium in whey is lower.
  • Lobster Raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lobster Raw is 0, while the glycemic index of whey is 43.

The food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.2%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33625%
Contains more ZincZinc +2615.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3247.4%

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.
Whey
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +346.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +339.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1843.5%
Contains more FatsFats +108.3%
Contains more OtherOther +235.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
0
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2590.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.004mg 1.349mg 149%
Selenium 1.9µg 63.6µg 112%
Cholesterol 2mg 127mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.25µg 40%
Protein 0.85g 16.52g 31%
Zinc 0.13mg 3.53mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 1.449mg 21%
Sodium 54mg 423mg 16%
Phosphorus 46mg 161mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.014mg 11%
Choline 16mg 70.3mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 1.591mg 9%
Magnesium 8mg 38mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.104mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.87mg 6%
Calcium 47mg 84mg 4%
Calories 27kcal 77kcal 3%
Iron 0.06mg 0.26mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.296g 2%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.056mg 2%
Carbs 5.14g 0g 2%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.02mg 1%
Potassium 161mg 200mg 1%
Fats 0.36g 0.75g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 5.14g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 5.14g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.181g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Whey
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.