Egg Noodles vs. Lobster
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Cooked Lobster
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
cooked
lobster
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and lobster:
- Both egg noodles and lobster are high in calories.
- Egg noodle has 68% less cholesterol than lobster.
- Egg noodle has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, lobster contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Lobster has signficantly less carbohydrates than egg noodle.
- Lobster is a great source of potassium.
- Lobster is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Lobster (Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and lobster are high in calories. Egg noodle is very similar to egg noodle for calories - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and lobster has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to lobster for fat. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for lobster, 78:9:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Lobster | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 78% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 9% |
| Fat | 14% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lobster has signficantly less carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lobster has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Egg noodle has more dietary fiber than lobster - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg noodles and lobster contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lobster is an excellent source of protein and it has 482% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and lobster has 26.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both egg noodles and lobster are low in saturated fat - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lobster has 0.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and lobster are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg noodle has 68% less cholesterol than lobster - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lobster has 90mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lobster has more Vitamin C than egg noodle - lobster has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg noodles and lobster contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lobster has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Egg noodles and lobster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg noodle has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, lobster contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both egg noodles and lobster contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Egg Noodles | Lobster | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 4.898 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 0.404 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.173 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | 4.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lobster is an excellent source of calcium and it has 425% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and lobster has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Egg noodles and lobster contain similar amounts of iron - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and lobster has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Lobster is a great source of potassium and it has 447% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium per 100 grams and lobster has 208mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg noodle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lobster per 100 grams, however, lobster contains more dha, epa and dpa than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Lobster | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.01 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.139 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.341 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.534 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg noodle has more linoleic acid than lobster per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Lobster | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.198 G |
| Total | 0.523 G | 0.215 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Lobster (Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or lobster contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and lobster are high in calories. Egg noodle is quite similar to egg noodle for calories - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and lobster has 143 calories.
Is egg noodles or lobster better for protein?
Lobster is a fantastic source of protein and it has 480% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and lobster has 26.4g of protein.
Does egg noodles or lobster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lobster has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and lobster has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
Does egg noodles or lobster contain more calcium?
Lobster is a rich source of calcium and it has 430% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and lobster has 63mg of calcium.