Spiny lobster

Spiny Lobster · Palinuridae

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw'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.

6%
112 kcal Calories
41%
20.6 g Protein
1%
2.4 g Carbs
2%
1.5 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 49/100

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

What Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw 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 B12146% Selenium84% Zinc52% Copper42% Protein41% Niacin (B3)27% Phosphorus19% 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 Carbohydrate2.4 g
1%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat1.5 g
2%
Saturated Fat0.2 g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids8.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids13.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein20.6 g
41%
Histidine418.0 mg
Isoleucine998.0 mg
Leucine1,634.0 mg
Lysine1,792.0 mg
Methionine580.0 mg
Phenylalanine870.0 mg
Threonine834.0 mg
Tryptophan287.0 mg
Valine969.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)5.0 mcg
1%
Vitamin C2.0 mg
2%
Vitamin D~
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0.0 mg
4%
Niacin (B3)4.2 mg
27%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
9%
Folate (B9)1.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin B123.5 mcg
146%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.4 mg
7%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium49.0 mg
4%
Iron1.2 mg
7%
Magnesium40.0 mg
10%
Phosphorus238.0 mg
19%
Potassium180.0 mg
4%
Sodium177.0 mg
8%
Zinc5.7 mg
52%
Copper0.4 mg
42%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium46.2 mcg
84%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol70.0 mg
23%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.4 g

About Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw

The spiny lobster — also called rock lobster or langouste — is a warm-water relative of the familiar clawed lobster, but with a crucial difference: it has no large claws. Instead, almost all of its firm, sweet meat is in the tail, which is why it is so often sold simply as 'lobster tails'. Long spiny antennae give the animal its name.

Spiny lobster is lean and rich in protein, with about 112 calories per 100 grams raw, around 21 grams of protein and under two grams of fat. It supplies vitamin B12, selenium, zinc and copper. Like other shellfish it contains some cholesterol but very little saturated fat.

The tails are the prize, usually split and grilled or broiled with butter, or steamed and served with drawn butter and lemon. The meat is slightly firmer and arguably sweeter than that of clawed lobster. Because it is fished in many regions, it is worth choosing sustainably sourced tails where you can.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw?

There are 112 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw, or about 95 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw?

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw contains 20.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw?

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw has 2.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw?

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw provides 1.5 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw a good source of?

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (146% DV), Selenium (84% DV), Zinc (52% DV), Copper (42% DV), Protein (41% DV) and Niacin (B3) (27% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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