Lobster vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lobster and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lobster
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lobster and carrots:
- Both carrots and lobster are high in potassium.
- Carrot has more thiamin and folate, however, lobster contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, lobster has more dha, epa and dpa than carrot.
- Lobster has 67% less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Lobster is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lobster (Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lobster is high in calories and carrot has 71% less calories than lobster - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and lobster has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lobster is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Lobster has a macronutrient ratio of 78:9:13 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lobster | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 87% |
| Fat | 13% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lobster has 67% less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lobster has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lobster - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lobster has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lobster is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and lobster has 26.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and lobster are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lobster has 0.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than lobster - lobster has 90mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 181% more Vitamin C than lobster - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lobster has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 138 times more Vitamin A than lobster - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lobster has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than lobster - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than lobster - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin and folate, however, lobster contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both lobster and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lobster | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.056 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 4.898 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.404 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lobster is an excellent source of calcium and it has 91% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and lobster has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Lobster has 370% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and lobster has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and lobster are high in potassium. Carrot has 54% more potassium than lobster - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and lobster has 208mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lobster has more DHA, EPA and DPA than carrot per 100 grams. Both lobster and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lobster | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.139 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.341 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.044 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.534 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than lobster per 100 grams.
| Lobster | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.1 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.198 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.215 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does carrots or lobster contain more calories in 100 grams?Lobster is high in calories and carrot has 70% less calories than lobster - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and lobster has 143 calories.
Is carrots or lobster better for protein?
Lobster is a fantastic source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and lobster has 26.4g of protein.
Does carrots or lobster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lobster has 70% fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and lobster has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or lobster contain more calcium?
Lobster is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and lobster has 63mg of calcium.
Does carrots or lobster contain more potassium?
Both carrots and lobster are high in potassium. Carrot has 50% more potassium than lobster - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and lobster has 208mg of potassium.