Lobsters Nutrition facts
Lobsters
Lobsters are large, deep water crustaceans with elongated, robust body. Their uniquely firm, strong flavored and tasty meat is highly valued by chefs worldwide.
Scientific name: Homarus americanus (American lobster), and Homarus Vulgaris (European lobster).
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 112 Kcal | 5.6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.43 g | 2% |
| Protein | 20.6 g | 37% |
| Total Fat | 1.51 g | 7.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 0 μg | 0% |
| Niacin | 4.245 mg | 26.5% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin | 0.046 mg | 3.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.007 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin-A | 17 IU | 0.5% |
| Vitamin-C | 2 mg | 4% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 177 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 49 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.22 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 238 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 5.67 mg | 51.5% |
| Omega-3 fats | ||
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.265 g | -- |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.034 g | -- |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.108 g | -- |