Lobster vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lobster and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lobster
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lobster and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and lobster are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Lobster has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lobster contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lobster (Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and lobster are high in calories. Pistachio has 300% more calories than lobster - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and lobster has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lobster is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Lobster has a macronutrient ratio of 78:9:13 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lobster | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 19% |
| Fat | 13% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lobster has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lobster has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lobster - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lobster has less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and lobster are high in protein. Lobster has 25% more protein than pistachio - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and lobster has 26.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and lobster has 95% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lobster has 0.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pistachio has less cholesterol than lobster - lobster has 90mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and lobster contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lobster has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and lobster contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lobster has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has more Vitamin E than lobster - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pistachio has more Vitamin K than lobster - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lobster contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both lobster and pistachio contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Lobster | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.056 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 4.898 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.404 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and lobster are high in calcium. Pistachio has 70% more calcium than lobster - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and lobster has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 186% more iron than lobster - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and lobster has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and lobster are high in potassium. Pistachio has 384% more potassium than lobster - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and lobster has 208mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lobster per 100 grams, however, lobster contains more dha, epa and dpa than pistachio per 100 grams.
| Lobster | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.212 G |
| DHA | 0.139 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.341 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.044 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.534 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than lobster per 100 grams.
| Lobster | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.198 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.215 G | 13.13 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 pistachio or lobster contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and lobster are high in calories. Pistachio has 300% more calories than lobster - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and lobster has 143 calories.
Is pistachio or lobster better for protein?
Both pistachio and lobster are high in protein. Lobster has 30% more protein than pistachio - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and lobster has 26.4g of protein.
Does pistachio or lobster contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and lobster are high in calcium. Pistachio has 70% more calcium than lobster - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and lobster has 63mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or lobster contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 190% more iron than lobster - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and lobster has 1.4mg of iron.
Does pistachio or lobster contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and lobster are high in potassium. Pistachio has 380% more potassium than lobster - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and lobster has 208mg of potassium.