Spiny lobster

Spiny Lobster · Palinuridae

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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7%
143 kcal Calories
53%
26.4 g Protein
1%
3.1 g Carbs
2%
1.9 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 48/100

How many beneficial nutrients Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, 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, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, 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).

Vitamin B12168% Selenium108% Zinc66% Protein53% Copper46% Niacin (B3)31% Phosphorus18% Magnesium12% Vitamin B610%

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 Carbohydrate3.1 g
1%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat1.9 g
2%
Saturated Fat0.3 g
2%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids10.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids17.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein26.4 g
53%
Histidine537.0 mg
Isoleucine1,276.0 mg
Leucine2,092.0 mg
Lysine2,295.0 mg
Methionine744.0 mg
Phenylalanine1,111.0 mg
Threonine1,065.0 mg
Tryptophan368.0 mg
Valine1,238.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)6.0 mcg
1%
Vitamin C2.1 mg
2%
Vitamin D~
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
4%
Niacin (B3)4.9 mg
31%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
10%
Folate (B9)1.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin B124.0 mcg
168%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.4 mg
8%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium63.0 mg
5%
Iron1.4 mg
8%
Magnesium51.0 mg
12%
Phosphorus229.0 mg
18%
Potassium208.0 mg
4%
Sodium227.0 mg
10%
Zinc7.3 mg
66%
Copper0.4 mg
46%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium59.2 mcg
108%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol90.0 mg
30%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.8 g

About Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat

The spiny lobster (family Palinuridae), also called rock lobster or langouste, is a clawless cousin of the familiar clawed lobster, found in warm and temperate seas around the world. In place of large front claws it has two long, thick, spiny antennae and a heavily armored shell, and nearly all of its prized meat is packed into the muscular tail. That tail meat is sweet, firm, and a little chewier than clawed-lobster meat, with the same luxurious richness.

Spiny lobster is a lean source of high-quality protein and supplies selenium, zinc, copper, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, with very little fat. The tails are most often split and grilled or broiled with butter, and they are also steamed, boiled, roasted, and used in soups, salads, and rich pasta dishes. The meat turns tough if overcooked, so it is pulled from the heat as soon as it is opaque.

Choose tails that smell clean and fresh, and store live or cooked spiny lobster well chilled, using it promptly.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat?

There are 143 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat, or about 122 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat contains 26.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat has 3.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat provides 1.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat a good source of?

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (168% DV), Selenium (108% DV), Zinc (66% DV), Protein (53% DV), Copper (46% DV) and Niacin (B3) (31% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus, Magnesium and Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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