American lobster

American Lobster · Homarus americanus

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

4%
89 kcal Calories
38%
19.0 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
1%
0.9 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 52/100

How many beneficial nutrients Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Copper172% Selenium133% Vitamin B1260% Protein38% Zinc37% Pantothenic Acid (B5)33% Choline15% Phosphorus15% Niacin (B3)11% Magnesium10%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Starch0.0 g
Total Sugars0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.9 g
1%
Saturated Fat0.2 g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids50.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids38.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein19.0 g
38%
Histidine475.0 mg
Isoleucine832.0 mg
Leucine1,376.0 mg
Lysine1,426.0 mg
Methionine475.0 mg
Phenylalanine782.0 mg
Threonine753.0 mg
Tryptophan248.0 mg
Valine852.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)1.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E1.0 mg
7%
Vitamin K0.0 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0.0 mg
1%
Niacin (B3)1.8 mg
11%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
7%
Folate (B9)11.0 mcg
3%
Vitamin B121.4 mcg
60%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)1.7 mg
33%
Choline80.9 mg
15%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium96.0 mg
7%
Iron0.3 mg
2%
Magnesium43.0 mg
10%
Phosphorus185.0 mg
15%
Potassium230.0 mg
5%
Sodium486.0 mg
21%
Zinc4.1 mg
37%
Copper1.6 mg
172%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium73.1 mcg
133%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol146.0 mg
49%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash2.1 g

About Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat

Lobster is shellfish at its most celebrated — sweet, firm and a little extravagant, the centerpiece of special meals from a simple steamed tail with butter to a lobster roll. For all that luxury, the meat itself is surprisingly virtuous.

It's extremely lean: very high in protein with almost no fat and few calories, and a good source of selenium, vitamin B12, zinc and copper. As with most shellfish it carries some dietary cholesterol and can be high in sodium, but its fat content is minimal.

The calories tend to come from what's served with it — the drawn butter and mayonnaise — far more than the lobster, which on its own is one of the leanest proteins you can eat.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat?

There are 89 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat, or about 76 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat contains 19.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat provides 0.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat a good source of?

Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat is an excellent source of Copper (172% DV), Selenium (133% DV), Vitamin B12 (60% DV), Protein (38% DV), Zinc (37% DV) and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (33% DV) and a good source of Choline, Phosphorus, Niacin (B3) and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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