Lobster vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lobster and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lobster
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lobster and nutritional yeast:
- Both lobster and nutritional yeast are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Lobster is an excellent source of calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lobster (Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lobster and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 127% more calories than lobster - lobster has 143 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lobster is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to nutritional yeast per calorie. Lobster has a macronutrient ratio of 78:9:13 and for nutritional yeast, 41:42:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lobster | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 42% |
| Fat | 13% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and lobster has 92% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - lobster has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lobster - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lobster and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 53% more protein than lobster - lobster has 26.4g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lobster and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - lobster has 0.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Nutritional yeast has less cholesterol than lobster - lobster has 90mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lobster and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - lobster has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lobster has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - lobster has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nutritional yeast and lobster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Lobster | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.056 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 4.898 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.404 MG | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.04 UG | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lobster is an excellent source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than nutritional yeast - lobster has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 54% more iron than lobster - lobster has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both lobster and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 359% more potassium than lobster - lobster has 208mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lobster and nutritional yeast contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lobster | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.198 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.215 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lobster (Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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FAQ
Does lobster or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lobster and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 130% more calories than lobster - lobster has 143 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is lobster or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both lobster and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 50% more protein than lobster - lobster has 26.4g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does lobster or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and lobster has 90% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - lobster has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does lobster or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Lobster is a rich source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than nutritional yeast - lobster has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does lobster or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both lobster and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 360% more potassium than lobster - lobster has 208mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.